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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 5, 2015 KHPRC Agenda Packet MEETING OF THE KAUA'1 COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 3 . 00 p.m. Lthu'e Civic Center, Moikeha Building Meeting Room 2A/2B 4444 Rice Street, Lihu'e, Kaua'i AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3 , 2014 MEETING MINUTES A. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS 1 , State Historic Preservation Division (DLNR) Update of CLG Program and Staffing. B. COMMUNICATIONS C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS D. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Waimea Foreign Church (Waimea United Church of Christ) TMK: 1 -6- 10 : 06, Waimea, Kauai Proposed addition and renovation of the existing Baird' s Hall, 2, Dr. Michael and Valerie Murray TMK: 2-8-006.025, Koloa, Kauai Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2014- 17 and Use Permit U-2014- 16 to establish operations involving food truck vendors on parcel. June 5, 2014 K.H.P_R.C. Acreuda Page 2 E, SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS (7/3/2014) F. ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commission may go into an executive session on an agenda item for one of the permitted purposes listed in Section 92-5(a) Hawaii Revised Statutes ("H.R.S."), without. noticing the executive session on the agenda where the executive session was not anticipated in advance. HRS Section 92-7(a). The executive session may only be held, however, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present, which must also be the majority of the members to which the board is entitled. HRS Section 92-4. The reason for holding the executive session shall be publicly announced. Note: Special accommodations and sign language interpreters are available upon request five (5) days prior to the meeting date, to the County Planning Department, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 473, Lihue, Hawaii 96766. Telephone: 241-4450. KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION Lihue Civic Center, Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B MINUTES A regular meeting of the Kauai County .Historic Preservation Commission (KHPRC) was held on April 3, 2414 in the L-ihu`e Civic Center, Mo' ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B. The following Commissioners were present: Chairperson, Stephen Long, Vice Chairperson, Althea Arinaga, Danita Aiu, Jane Gray, Kuuleialoha Santos, Patsy Sheehan, Anne Schneider, Pat Griffin The following staff members were present: Planning Department Myles. Hiron" Ka'aina Hull, Shanlee Jimenez; Office of Boards and Commissions — Cherisse Zaima; "Deputy County Attorney Jodi Higuchi CALL TO ORDER The .meeting was called to order at 3 :05 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Jane Gray moved to approve the agenda, Anne Schneider seconded the motion. No vote was taken on this item. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Danita. Ain moved to approve the February 6, 2014. meeting minutes, Pat Griffin seconded- the motion. No vote was taken on this item. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS ' Ms. Griffin stated she sits on the Historic Hawaii Foundation ' s Preservation Awards committee, and announced that two projects on Kauai have been awarded/recognized for their excellence. The first is the cultural, historical, and.environmental signage that has been placed on the path from Lydgate to Kealia. The second is the Hui Maki` ainana o Makana, a. curatorship project with the State ofHawai` i and -Ha`ena for the lo` i; some of the walls of the Io `i have been carbon dated at 1 ,000 years old. - They, along with Limahuh are teaching children, and working with the State on responsible, sustainable fishing techniques . Ms. Griffin announced that tonight from 5 :30 to 7: 30 the district regional land transportation plan will be presented at the Kauai War Memorial Center. She is not sure how April 3, 2014 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 2 much of the presentation will be relevant to the Commission, but noted that too often roadways, bridges and public transit ways are ignored in looking at history and preservation. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair Long stated the CLG Status update would be moved after new business items, Planning Department Comment Request for Zoning Amendment ZA-2014- a proposed draft bill to amend the Chapter 8 (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the Kauai County Code (&C.C. . 1987 (as amended) to require street frontage design standards and reduced parking requirements for commercial developments. Staff Planner Ka` aina Hull stated based on a request at the last meeting, a draft letter has been generated and circulated to the Commissioners. Planning staff noted the letter was included in the last meeting's agenda packet. Mr. Hull read the draft letter into the record.. (On file) Ms. Griffin asked if any of the other responders have something different, or that would oppose what is suggested in the letter. ` Mr. Hull replied aside from the relevant State and .County agencies, no other committee or commission have been contacted; the Department wished to approach the Commission first. There have been preliminary discussions with the Board of Realtors and the Chamber of Commerce, but nothing for official comment has been submitted yet. Mr. Long stated he feels the letter accurately reflects the sentiments of the. Co- ommission. On the motion by Danita Ain and seconded by Anne Schneider to accept the Ietter as presented, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS WaPoli Hui°ia Church TMK: 5-5-06:23 5=5363 'Kuhi6 Hi hwa Hanalei Kauai ADA Modifications to include removing exi ling bathroom fixtures and installing new fixtures grab bars and tile; removing and reRlacin eg xistina roof section, new sidewalk and roof support post; replace gutter and downspouts. Ms. Haunani Pacheco, representing the applicant explained the intent of the modifications is to be in compliance with ADA requirements. They would like to convert the April 3, 2014 K,H.P,P C. Meeting Minutes Page 3 men' s bathroom to a unisex bathroom to allow for wheelchair accessibility with the least amount of impact to the structure. Ms. Sheehan asked for. clarification that this modification is to the kitchen area, and not the church to which Ms. Pacheco replied yes. No modifications are being done to the church at all. Mr. Long asked if there will be any new physical construction with this proposal to which Ms . Pacheco replied they are just renovating. Though they will be changing part of the roof line to cover the entrance to that modified area, it has very little impact to- the visual look of the entire project as it is in the rear of the hall; changes will not be visible from the road. Mr. Long thanked the applicant for the thorough and complete set of drawings, and expressed the Commission 's appreciation for the level of detail and professional, comprehensive drawings. On the motion by Anne Schneider and seconded by Patsy Sheehan to accept the proposal as presented, the motion. carried by .unanimous voice vote. Okabe Residence {Marie Perlman) TMK: 1 -9-005;29, 3917 Koula Road, Hananeae Kauai. Proposed commercial kitchen additions and renovations to existing building. Avery Youn, representing the applicant, was present along with Maria Perlman. Mr. Youn explained all the applicant is requesting is to convert the existing garage/storage room into. a commercial kitchen for the purpose of processing dehydrated bananas for her business. Mr. Youn distributed pictures . of the property-as it currently stands, pointing out the -area of the proposed renovations. The left side of the garage will house the proposed bathroom; and the right side will be the dehydration area, both of which will simply be a shed roof extension. Mr. Youn stated he believes .the reason Planning required the.applicantto appear before this Commission is because the structure is over 55 years old, though it is not:.on the historic register. The renovations are. small, consisting only of a bathroom, and .dehydrator room; however, should the Commission feel the dehydrator room should not go there, it can be removed or relocated. In response to Ms. Ain, Ms. Perlman stated she and her daughter own the house, and are co-owners of Nana' s Bananas; her daughter resides there, but Ms. Perlman lives at another residence. The property is zoned commercial, and the process of dehydrating the bananas requires constant monitoring. . Ms. Schneider asked to clarify that.there is no change to the front of the building to which Ms. Perlman replied no change to the front, just an ADA bathroom off to the side with the extension of a shed roof They may add a fence to the side area to make it look nicer. Mr, Youn added that Ms. Perlman's daughter who resides at the house will be running the business April 3. 2014 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 4 operations. He also pointed out a hedge along the right side that needs to be removed in order to add parking. Ms. Griffin stated that there are certain standards in looking at historic properties, which do not necessarily need to be on the register; they just need to be eligible. She stated there is a difference between old, and historic, and she does not think this house falls under the historic category. She would recommend removing it from the inventory as an historic building, commenting that on a recent site visit she did, she noted some wonderful, historic houses on that road; however she feels this particular structure does not have the historic integrity that would warrant the questioning of the proposed changes. Ms. Santos is unsure about removing it from the register, and would not agree to that to which Mr. Long stated that is not an issue they are discussing today. Ms. Perlman stated they are redoing the plumbing and electrical to make the house more aesthetically pleasing, but it does not look as historic as some of the other houses on that street. Ms . Aiu stated there is a SHPD report on this which spoke of this structure' s lack of integrity due to the numerous changes that had already been made to it. Ms. Perlman stated most of the changes were made prior to their purchasing the house. Ms. Aiu agreed with Ms. Griffin that the new renovations would not be a problem as the structure has already- lostitsintegrity, Ms. Griffin commented that there are a few bills before the State Legislature wanting to accept historic residences and neighborhoods, and because so many of our neighborhoods are turning 50 years old, SHPD is overwhelmed. She stated that once something loses its historic integrity, you don't get it back. She feels that the motion to. approve the renovations should include a statement that the Commission judges this property as not falling within an historic structure and, therefore, considered outside of their purview. Ms. Santos states she does not feel they have a solid list yet, and noted that Hanapepe is a unique town. Though they have decided that the structure does not historically qualify, to remove anything from the list is premature at this time. Ms. Aiu pointed out that this structure was formerly an historic home, which is why she thinks it came before this Commission. Ms. Sheehan suggested for this specific case, since the structure is not up to the standards of what is considered historic, the Commission just approve the proposed renovations. Ms . Santos expressed her hesitation, stating that if the owner decides they want to paint the house an unacceptable color that should warrant a review by the Commission, whiclids why she feels removing it from the list is premature. It should be left as is, 'and'the Commission should just approve the renovations being proposed. Ms. Sheehan stated that is what she is saying, just to approve their current request, and have discussion about the list at a later time. Ms. Griffin noted the problem with accepting this request is that they are setting a precedence of accepting this level of changes on the next historic structure, and jeopardizing the April 3, 2014 K.H.P.KC. Meeting Minutes Page 5 Commission' s credibility if they are not consistently utilizing standards across the board. Because of that, she feels the motion to approve the renovations should state that the house has lost its historic integrity. Ms. Sheehan commented that could be stated without actually removing it from the list to which Ms. Griffin agreed. ' Ms. Gray stated that Mr. Youn commented earlier that he was unsure why this item had been required to be considered by this Commission. She commented that she is also surprised that it has appeared before them, and asked if the house is on the inventory list. Ms. Griffm stated it was on the inventory in : 1994, but even back then Spencer Mason declared it had many alterations and additions; that was 20 years ago. Staff Planner Myles Hironaka clarified the reason the request is before the Commission is because it is currently on the County' s historic listing. _ Ms . Arinaga stated that comparing the original residence to what it is today shows major improvements have been done. Ms. Sheehan stated the picture taken in 1994 does not reflect the original structure, and they have noway of knowing what it originally looked like. On the motion by Patsy Sheehan and seconded by Anne Schneider to approve the proposed renovations on the basis that the structure has lost its historical integrity due to its previous. numerous alterations and, therefore, does not fall under the Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission's purview; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Status Mr, Hironaka stated that he, along with Ms . Griffin, and Ms. Aiu attended the workshop presented by the Hawaii Historic Foundation on basic historic preservation. At that workshop, they had the opportunity to speak with Mike Gushard of SHPD who mentioned there may be funding available for training. The Department is looking to that for future trainings for the Commission, Ms,' Griffin stated the Maui Cultural Resources Commission holds quarterly mini- workshops during their monthly commission meetings, which she suggested this Commission consider doing as an opportunity for on-going training as opposed to long, multiple-day workshops. Mr. Hironaka stated the Department will get in touch with Maui County to see how they conduct their workshops. April 37 2014 K.H.P.RC. Meeting Minutes Page 6 Ms. Sheehan requested an update on the follow up to the work done by the consultant, a timetable, or any information on where they are at. Mr. Hironaka replied his understanding is the consultant is essentially finished with most of the field work, which consisted of reviewing structures around the island and documenting them. The subsequent database and GIS component that was created had certain State requirements that they are currently working with SHPD to get it to a state that SHPD is comfortable and happy with. Ms . Sheehan asked what the deadline is for the consultants to complete their work to which Mr. Hironaka replied their deadline.was based on the federal fiscal year, which he believes was in October of 2013 Ms: Sheehan asked if they will be getting the information by the end of the year to which Mr. Hironaka replied the deadline is being worked out between the consultant and SHPD, but the Department is hoping to receive it before summer. Ms. Griffin stated the Llu`e District Community Development Plan is moving along, as is the South Shore Development Plan. She acknowledged the deadline is between the consultant and SHPD, but asked if there is a way to express their desire to see it. Mr. Hironaka will ask Mr. Gusbard if the identification of properties and buildings can be released for-the purpose of working on those development plans. Mr. Hironaka noted that upon completion of the study, the consultants will return to the Commission to present their findings. Ms. Griffin stated the Legislative session is. ending in about a month, and asked when the Commission could again formally invite Alan Downer to a meeting, Mr. Hironaka replied the Chair just signed the letter of invitation today: Mr. Gushard has also expressed to Mr. Downer the Commission' s desire to meet with him. SELECTION OF MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS The next meeting is scheduled on May 1 , 20146 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3: 55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Cherisse Z " Commission Support Clerk Date: *, —zA w.' 6:.-t�4 F'• f '�t` L'ry ie g aL xmy x ,a v y�' `Y� �'0� S' � f'°^' � i. { `%'. 4 �Y� �� �:.-' 'i ... � t • 914 MAY -2 A 8 .12 May 1 , 2014 County of Kauai Planning Department 4444 Rice Street Li'hue, HI 96766 Hereby we respectfully request that proposed addition and renovation of the existing Baird's Hall at Waimea united Church of Christ he placed on the Agenda for the KHPRC meeting . Respectfully, 16a,1 Palmer Hafdahl , AIA i JUN 0 5 . C q, n q , - 'i . 'y T, A Ell V [ fv a w Of i I PROPOSED ADDITION TO EXISTING BAIRD`S HALL APPLICANT: WAIMEA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Pv BVA 457 WAIMEA, HI 96796 AUTHORIZED AGENT: PALM 'S HAWAII ARCHITECTURE 2970 KELE STREET #115 LIHUE HI 96766 SCOPE OF WORK: Addition of an outdoor hall and interior offices as well as renovation of the existing Baird Hall at Waimea United Church of Christ. PROJECT DESCRIPTION . A. Historical Background The Waimea United Church of Christ (Waimea Foreign Church) is one of the most significant historic buildings in the Hawaiian Islands , The church was designed and built by the Reverend George Rowell and his congregation in the 1650s. The stones were cut from a ledge of fine limestone that can be found near Waimea town . The roof trusses were hand hewn from giant ohia trees . The trees were cut and logs were shaped in the forests of Koke'e high in the mountains, and then dragged down the mountains by oxen to Waimea town . The original bell for the steeple is still in use . It was cast in 8?oston in 163a vAji+h an ins�riptivn iritten in Hawaiian from Psalm 100 : "E hele mai imua o kona ale me ke o1i ana 1 ike oukou o Jehova ioa no ke Akua " (Coyne before His presence with singing that you may know Jehovah is God) . This historic bell was rung every Sunday, calling the faithful to worship . The first worship service was held in 1654 when only the walls and roof were finished. It has been a Christian church throughout its entire life and has served the communities on the Vest Side for over 150 years . The building was severely damaged in 1992 by Hurricane Iniki . The Pty L YM %5* A IT I A f fAl a r�i-, 70. 2i'l i 4 IIIII Ce'.w%sy cf K=4 4444 RIOP KI:Ot) -t'r)*3 5 p g 1 fequli.�;-ct %tfjixr rec.,xindickri , f -upr I r�-j Td P��T;I lr-.,qa -w3ra a �. p I. . Fiz- orm inlore-0 iff ftt pCeozmn d Ulxldinq tined .on ijur Ito IT ON A .. I . 1 .11 r-1 �.r 4L C)II745 fs�M Ok. rVj! lrV 31 T�L I!)irt,j v, d Vlj�u"k jjrairj, �1. .31. Kawdl and ltlrhe:- idenufied t%-.lv TAX nano 'k.av 1 -5,010,0D3 ' i tw Arst tif rincro Own 7corx',i ME -erA. in this propeorill mmpe(��fu I y "recaue5t ft,*-lur G3P°derEM on. y1i Pg!f ms f t'alwal" Air ?!-A� oi I r ;a gi?Fll for tf-cS rt'a-s-i A - (rd'ag S c:lp IF ,pr£• - s, chaiya Road 0, BOX K 7 Application for Use Permit and Class IV Zoning Permit APPLICANT: Dr. Michael and Valerie Murray 4177 Pu ' u Pinao Way Koloa, Hawai ' i 96756 LOCATION /ADDRESS: Koloa Town /Adjacent to 5371 K51oa Road TAX MAP KEY: (4) 2-8--006 :025 AREA OF PARCEL: 8. 628 acres LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS : State Land Use URBAN Designation : General Plan : RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY (TOWN CENTER) County Zoning : OPEN (0 ) /SPECIAL TREATMENT CULTURAL (ST-C ) Existing Use : Kauai Medical Clinic, Beauty Salon A. INTRODUCTION The Applicant is requesting a USE PERMIT and CLASS IV ZONING PERMIT in order to utilize a portion of the subject parcel to accommodate food truck vendors . The project site is located at 5371 Koloa Road , and approximately 350 feet north of the Maluhia Road / K61oa Road intersection . The area would be immediately adjacent to the existing Kauai Medical Clinic facility, along Koloa Road in Koloa Town ( refer to Exhibits ' A' & ' B ') , The project site is bordered by commercial development to the south and adjacent to fallow agriculture lands to the north . The County ' s Koloa Park facility is situated further north , approximately 900 feet away . The parcel is approximately 8 .3 acres in size and identified as TMK: (4) 2-8-06 :025 (refer to Exhibit ' C' ) . The food truck operation is intended to provide the general public an opportunity for outdoor dining within the Koloa Town core area and offer another selection of diverse foods not currently available within the commercial town . • JUN 0 5 2014 B : PROJECT LOCATION The project site is located on Kauai ' s southside in the Koloa District. Koioa is a rural town and approximately 2 miles mauka of the southern Kauai coastline. Surrounding towns include Po 'ipu , approx. 2 .5 miles to the south , and ` Oma ' o , approx. 1 .5 miles to the northwest . The property is located at the intersection of Maluhia Road and Koloa Road, Koloa Town ' s main intersection . The property is bounded by Waihohonu and Waikomo Streams, along the respective northwestern and western property boundaries . Maluhia Road marks the eastern boundary of the property, while Koloa Road defines the southern boundary ( Exhibit ` D ' ) . The property is located among several nearby commercial lots with the town core . Koloa ' s diverse business district is mostly comprised of onem & two- story commercial buildings on small lots . Eating , drinking , retail, and general community establishments are the predominant commercial activities in the town core . C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION . l . Proiect Background The Proposed Action is to utilize a portion of the subject parcel for a couple food truck vendors and some dining space . At this present time, the Applicant anticipates no more than two (2) food trucks and the hours of operation would be from Monday fhrough Saturday, 10000 a .m . to 6 :00 p .m . The proposed activity will require a Use Permit, since it is not a permissible use within the Open ( 0) zoning district and because the parcel is located within the Special Treatment — Cultural (ST-C) District . The 8. 6 acre site offers ample space for both vendors and its patrons . There is an existing driveway coming off Maluhia Road that currently serves the clinic and shall also provide access to the project . There will be six (6) designated parking stalls available at the site . The food truck vendors will pack out all trash generated by this ac-l'ivity, and will also be expected to comply with the applicable rules/regulations of the State Department of Health ( DOH ) . Mui it Food Track — Usc/C:lass TV Zoning Pu nits Match 2013 2 There will be no new structures constructed on site . The Applicant intends to provide several outdoor tables & seating (picnic benches) . D . AGENCY CONSIDERATIONS 1 . State Land Use District The subject parcel is designated " URBAN " by the State Land Use Commission . 2 . General Plan The County' s General Plan designates the subject parcel as " RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY" (refer to Exhibit ` E' ) . Section 5 .4.3 . 1 of the General Plan policy for Residential Community states . ( a ) Lands included within the Residential Community designation shall be used predominantly for low T to high - density housing in towns and other residential areas . Density shall be one to 20 units per acre . Residential Community areas may also be used for commercial and industrial businesses, government facilities , and institutions , ( b ) High -density residential use of 10 units per acre or more shall be confined to areas served by wastewater collection and treatment facilities and major roads . ( c ) The location of non-residential uses shall be established through zoning . The intent is to provide convenient shopping and services to improve the livability of the various .residential communities 3. Koloa-Po ` ipu- Kaldheo Community Development Plan The subject property is situated within Koloa Town and is subject to the design/ planning policies outlined in the K6loa -Po ' 1pu-Kalaheo Community Development Plan ( KPKDP ) , as prescribed in Section 10-6 . 1 and 10-6 .3 of the Kauai County Code . The KPKDP recognizes that the historic community of Koloa is particularly vulnerable to influences of change from outside its area due to its proximity to the nearby coastal resort areas . Section 10-6 . 3 (d ) of the Development Plan designated the Koloo Town Core as a Special Treatment/Cultural - Historic District (ST-C ) , as "a mechanism to maintain and enhance the character and charm of this historic plantation community. " Applications for development within the district must follow Nfunrly Food Track — Usc/Class TV 7.oning Pennies Much 2013 3 the requirements and procedures specified in Article 9 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ( CZO) for Special Treatment/ Cultural- Historic Districts, 40 County Zoning The County ' s zoning designation is Open / Special Treatment - Cultural (O /ST C) district (refer to Exhibit ' F' ) . The use proposed in this application is similar to those that already exist within the Koloa Town core , and due to its zoning , it therefore requires a Use Permit. The following sections of the CZO are relevant to this application , ■ Sections 8- 11 .3 & 8-3 .2 - The purpose of the Use Permit is to assure the proper integration into the community which may be suitable only in specific locations in a district. ■ Section 8-3.2 (e) - A Use Permit may be granted only if the Planning Commission finds that the activity or use is a compatible use and is not detrimental to health , safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use . E. INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS 1 . Water Potable water service is available to the Project Area from the County of Kaua ' i, Department of Water. The existing medical clinic and beauty salon operations are connected to the County' s water system serving the Koloa area . However, it is anticipated that the project will not require a connection to potable water service . 2 . Wastewater Presently, the wastewater treatment methods available to the medical clinic and beauty salon are through a combination of existing cesspools, septic tanks, and leech fields . It is noted that the Project Area is located above the State of Hawaii Underground Injection Control ( UIC ) Line, a line that shows where potable water aquifers and injections wells can be places. However, construction of injection wells is not allowed above the UIC line . Alurcay kood 'fiuck -- Use/Class 1V Zoning Permits March 2013 4 3 . Flooding and Drainage According to the County' s Flood Insurance Rate Maps ( FIRM) , the Project Area is situated within Zone ' AE ' , and this area is classified as "Special Flood Hazard Areas Inundated by 100-year Flood " ( refer to Exhibit ` G ' ) However, the proposed project will not increase storm water runoff nor alter existing drainage patterns since it will utilize fhe existing ground conditions . No pavement or hardened surfaces are being proposed with this application . 4. Roadway and Access Access to the Project Area is taken from Maluhia Road, which is under the jurisdiction of the County of Kauai . Maluhla Road is a major arterial roadway that has an existing right-of-way width of fifty (50) feet and pavement width of 20 feet . There are two existing unpaved driveways that service this parcel . There is an existing driveway that currently serves the medical clinic, which comes from Koloa Road ; the other driveway is designated as an easement ( Easement " l1 " ) , which is approximately 50 feet wide, as noted on the County ' s tax map . The driveway coming off Maluhia Road is currently gated , as shown in Figures 1 & 2 . In order to mitigate vehicular traffic in the area , patrons are encouraged to share the driveway access with the medical clinic for ingress and egress . Minimal impacts along Maluhia Road are anticipated inasmuch as the project is intended to intercept passing traffic along this roadway into Koloa Town , as opposed to generating a high volume of traffic . 5 . Parking The off�street parking requirements of the CZG mandates one ( 1 ) parking space for every 300 square feet of general retail space plus one space for every 3 employees, but not less than 4 spaces shalt be required . The total " retail space " allocated to the food trucks is approximately 500 square feet (each truck measuring approx. 10 ' x 25 ' ) , therefore requiring two (2) parking spaces . When combined with the employee parking, the proposal development requires a total of six ( 6 ) off-street parking stalls . However, there is ample room for parking on the open grassy area between the food truck location and Maluhia Road , as well as within the parking area for the medical clinic (refer pictures in Exhibit ' H' ) . Murray food Thick — Use/Class TV Zoning Permits •. L,YIarch 2013 5 6. Fire and Police The proposed use should have no significant impact on the police operations and is not expected to adversely impact services provided by these agencies . 7 . Other Utilities Kauai Island Utility Cooperative ( KIUC) provides electrical power service to the medical clinic and beauty salon , as well as to the entire island of Kauai , The electrical distribution system is via large utility poles along Koloa and Maluhia Roads . However, it is anticipated that the proposal will not require power service . F. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 1 . General Description The project site is situated in a relatively urbanized area . The zoning is Open/ST-C , and in the surrounding vicinity of commercial business operations . As previously stated , the Historic K©loa . Town core in a General-Commercial (C-G ) zoning district, is just south of the project site approximately 350 feet away. 2 . Flora and Fauna There were no commissioned floral or fauna studies done at the site . However, according to the University of Hawaii at Manoo , Center for Conservation Research and Training , Hawaii Nafural Diversity Database, there are no recordings of rare, threatened , or endangered species within the Project Area . 3 . Archaeological and Historic Resources The Project Area was surveyed by the National Parks Service in 1962 for the " National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings ." The site survey was updated in 1978 by historian Benjamin Levy for the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service . Levy described the condition of the remaining attributes of the Old Koloa Sugar Mill , and provided a map showing the location of each feature . In 2004, Scientific Consultant Service (SCS ) Inc . prepared an "Archaeological Inventory Survey" to re-identify and evaluate the remaining historic features of the Project Area . ltdurray Food Tfack— Usc/C11ss 1v Zoning 1'ctmits ].larch 2013 6 SCS ' s survey focused on determining the existence and significance of the identified historic structures from the 1978 survey, and the existence of any features previously overlooked or not labeled as significant . Of the nine features identified by Levy, seven still exist on the site . Three of the seven re-identified features are unchanged from initial documentation and three existing in a degraded state . The seventh feature has changed from Levy ' s initial description . The Koloa Plantation Bookkeeper ' s residence , currently utilized- as the Kauai Medical Clinic, and the Telephone Exchange building, currently used as a beauty salon , were both noted as insignificant outbuildings on Levy ' s 1978 survey . The former Plantation Bookkeeper' s Residence is now eligible to be listed as " historically significant" under the National Register of Historical Places ( NRH. P ) . As part of SCS ' s Archaeological Survey, an Architectural Inventory Survey was prepared by Mason Architects , Inc. to evaluate the two existing buildings on the Project Area ; the former Koloa Plantation Bookkeeper' s residence, currently utilized as the Kauai Medical Clinic , and the Telephone Exchange building. The purpose of the Architectural Survey was to describe the buildings currently found on the property and to provide mitigation options for negative effects that could occur with development of the historic Koloa Sugar Mill Site . Mason Architects employed a visual survey combined with research of historical maps, photographs , and written accounts to assess the historical significance of the property ' s two buildings . Significance was defined by criteria by the NRHP , which states in Title 36, Part 60 of the Code of Federal Regulations , " the qualify of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association ", and : ■ That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or ■ That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our post; or ■ That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type , period , or method of construction , or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction ; or =. v Food Tru& — Use/(:lass IV Zoning_ Permits March 2013 7 ■ That have yielded , or may be likely to yield , information important to prehistory or history . Using these criteria, Mason Architects determined that both building meet 'the NRHP Criteria ' A ' for their association with the sugar industry history, and Criteria ' C ' for the characteristics of the period they were built in , which includes vernacular and craftsman-style construction . The Hawal ' i State Register of Historic Places uses equivalent criteria to the National Register. The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources ( DLNR) Historic Preservation Division (SHPD ) has indicated in a correspondence dated May 12 , 2005 that the Archaeological Survey Report is acceptable. 40 Cultural Resources Recently, the Applicant contracted a consultant to perform an environmental analysis of the Project Area and in doing so, a number of long-time residents and Kupuha of Koloa Town and Ahupua ' a were asked to provide information on whether any cultural practices ( by Native Hawaiians or other cultural group ) are known to have occurred or are currently taking place on the property. These agencies and organizations were also asked for references of others who might be familiar with any such practices. It was concluded that no cultural practices or other references were identified and none are know to occur on the property . 5 . Visual The proposed use would not alter the visual experience along Maluhia Road or Koloa Road since the establishment will be setback approximately 150 feet from Maluhia Road . The remnant of the old Kolea Sugar Mill Stack remains just as visible a landmark as it currently stands. b: Flood Hazards A portion of the subject property is situated within the Zone ' AE ' Floodway as shown in Exhibit ' G' . The proposed development will not involve any new structures and therefore will have little, if any, contributory impact on flooding on or around the subject property. 7. Other Temporary noise and traffic impacts are anticipated while the establishment .is operating . However, these impacts will be negligible and Muni ay Food '.l YU L — Usc/Class N Zoning Petmits Much 2013 8 short term , and are consistent with activities occurring in the Koloa Town core located just south of fhe project site . The commercial activity on the subject property is complimentary and consistent with the uses established within the State Land Use Commission ' s URBAN District, G. PLANNING & LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS 1 . Surrounding Land Uses The proposed use would be compatible with the adjacent commercial land uses. The development fakes advantage of its proximity to the rest of Koloa ' s Town ' s commercial activities by providing more eating amenities within walking distance, in the same area as the other services provided with town center. 24 Economic Impacts The development will create long-term economic benefits by allowing the opportunity for the vendors to utilize locally grown products in their preparation of the food products . The development will not have any negative impacts on the economy . H. ZONING PERMITS REQUESTED 1 . Use Permit A Use Permit is required to establish a commercial activity within. the Open District ( 0) , as the proposed use is not generally permitted , and the proposed development is within the Special Treatment — Cultural District (ST- C ) . 24 Class IV Zoning Permit A Class IV Zoning Permit is a procedural requirement when applying for a Use Permit within the Open District . I. PERMIT STANDARDS 1 . Use Permit .-Muirap -Food Tiuck — Usc../Class N zoivng Puri is N arch 2013 9 Pursuant to Article 20 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO ) , Chapter 8 of the Kaua ' i County Code ( 1987) , the purpose of the Use Permit procedure is to assure the proper integration into the community of uses which may be suitable only in specific location of a district, or only under certain conditions , or only if the uses are designed, arranged or conducted in a particular manner, and to prohibit the uses if proper integration cannot be assured , Section 8-20 . 5 of the CZO specifies a USE PERMIT may be granted only if the Planning Commission finds that the use meets the following criteria : ■ the use must be a compatible use; M the use must not be detrimental to persons or property in the area ; the use must not cause substantial environmental consequences; and ■ the use must not be inconsistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ( CZO) and General Plan . J. JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUEST 1 . Relationship to Land Use Law and Policies a . General Plan : Based on the policies set forth in Section 5 . 4 of the General Plan , the proposed development is in compliance and compatible with the General Plan " Residential Community" Land Use Designation . b. Use Permit : The following aspects are taken into consideration with respect to Section 8-20.5 of the CZO : 1 ) The proposed development is similar and compatible to uses within the Koloa Town Core; 2) The proposed use is a low-impact type of commercial use, and would be a lesser intensity than the neighboring medical clinic to the north of the project site 3) Pursuant to Section 8-5.5 of the KCC, the project will meet the minimum off-street parking requirements and comply with access standards; 4) Because the project does not involve the construction of any Murray Food Truck — Usc/Class 1V 'Zoning Permits March 2013 10 structure, it would be compatible with its surroundings and should not generate any visual impacts, as viewed from Maluhia Road; and 5) The proposed development should not be detrimental to the health , safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare of person residing or working in the surrounding community, and should not cause substantial harmful environmental consequences . K. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the Applicant believes that the proposed development is consistent with the criteria for a Use Permit. Therefore , the Applicant respectfully requests approval of this application . Dr. Mich el rray Muczay Food'huck — Use/Class Rr Zoning T P= is \Mardi 2013 11 EXHIBIT LIST ( Murray Food Truck Application ; Exhibits ' A ' thru ' H ' ) EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION A Aerial Photo B Project Layout C Tax Map Key D Project Boundary Map E General Plan Heritage Resources Map Koloa-Po ' ipu-Kalaheo Planning District F County of Kauai Zoning Map ZM-KO 300 G Flood Hazard Map H Site Pictures :Ylnnzp Food Truck — Use/Class 1V Zm-ung Permits March 2013 12 EXHIBIT 'A' Aerial Photo Murray food 'lrucf: — Use/ckss TV 'Zoning permits Nfarch 2013 "M mwo'" HIBIT ' B ' .Froject ' Layout Murray Food 'Pruck — 'Use/Class IV ZoningPertnits March 2013 ExnlBI ' l C r'll K ms'NM "wmmwx Map Murray rood Truck. — U,W 'lass TV Zoning Pcrtnits March 2013 EXHIBIT ' D ' Project Bounaary Map Murray Food 'I'Mck — Ilse/Class IV Zoning Peixnits Mw:ch 2013 E"A" HIBIr" General r an Murray Poocl Tivck — Use/Class N Zoning Permits March 2013 IF ' E.,xHIBIT County Zoning Map Ivlur y Food Tmck — Use/Class IV Zoning Permits IvIud3 2013 EXHIBIT 6G9 Flood Hazard Map Ufuxray Pooa Tncck — Use/Class IV Zozwlg Permits lfarch 2013 Z51te Irictures Mu may Foad 'I'mck- Use/Class INf Zoning Ptm-Lim March 2013