2017-07-08-MA-DEA-Kahului-Lani-Affordable-Senior-Housing

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DAVID Y. IGE CRAIG K. HIRAI
GOVERNOR _,_/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JUL 08 2017
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
IN REPLY REFER TO:
677 QUEEN STREET, SUITE 300
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 17:PE0/37
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Dear Mr. Glenn:
With this letter, the Hawai 'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) hereby
transmits the Draft Environmental Assessment and Anticipated Finding of No Significant Impact
(DEA-AFONSI) for the Proposed Kahului Lani Affordable Senior Housing Project situated at
TMK No. (2)3-7-005:003, in the Kahului District on the island of Maui for publication in the next
available edition of the Environmental Notice.
Enclosed is a completed OEQC Publication Form, one (1) hard copy of the DEA-AFONSI, three
(3) Adobe Acrobat PDF files of the same, and an electronic copy of the publication form in MS
Word. Simultaneous with this letter, we have submitted the summary of the action in a text file
by electronic mail to your office.
If there are any questions, please contact Janice Takahashi, Chief Planner at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
Enclosures
c: Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation c/o Gary Furuta, Project Manager
Marisa Fujimoto, Munekiyo Hiraga
Office of Environmental Quality Control February 2016 Revision
APPLICANT
PUBLICATION FORM
Project Name: Kahului Lani Affordable Senior Housing Project
Project Short Name: Kahului Lani Affordable Senior Housing
HRS §343-5 Trigger(s): Use of State or County land or funds
lsland(s): Maui
Judicial District(s): Kahului
TMK(s): (2)3-7-005:003
Permit(s)/A pproval(s): Special Management Area Use Permit
Approving Agency: Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation
Contact Name, Email, Janice Takahashi
Telephone, Address [email protected]
[phone]
677 Queen Street, Suite 300
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
Applicant: Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
Contact Name, Email, Gary Furuta, Project Manager
Telephone, Address [email protected]
[phone]
1288 Ala Moana Boulevard #35A
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96814
Consultant: Munekiyo Hiraga
Contact Name, Email, Marisa Fujimoto
Telephone, Address [email protected]
[phone]
305 High Street, Suite 104
Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793
Status (select one) Submittal Requirements
_X_ DEA-AFNSI Submit 1) the approving agency notice of determination/transmittal letter on agency letterhead, 2)
this completed OEQC publication form as a Word file, 3) a hard copy of the DEA, and 4) a searchable
PDF of the DEA; a 30-day comment period follows from the date of publication in the Notice.
FEA-FONSI Submit 1) the approving agency notice of determination/transmittal letter on agency letterhead, 2)
this completed OEQC publication form as a Word file, 3) a hard copy of the FEA, and 4) a searchable
PDF of the FEA; no comment period follows from publication in the Notice.
FEA-EISPN Submit 1) the approving agency notice of determination/transmittal letter on agency letterhead, 2)
this completed OEQC publication form as a Word file, 3) a hard copy of the FEA, and 4) a searchable
PDF of the FEA; a 30-day comment period follows from the date of publication in the Notice.
Act 172-12 EISPN Submit 1) the approving agency notice of determination letter on agency letterhead and 2) this
("Direct to EIS") completed OEQC publication form as a Word file; no EA is required and a 30-day comment period
follows from the date of publication in the Notice.
DEIS Submit 1) a transmittal letter to the OEQC and to the approving agency, 2) this completed OEQC
publication form as a Word file, 3) a hard copy of the DEIS, 4) a searchable PDF of the DEIS, and 5) a
searchable PDF of the distribution list; a 45-day comment period follows from the date of publication
in the Notice.
FEIS Submit 1) a transmittal letter to the OEQC and to the approving agency, 2) this completed OEQC
publication form as a Word file, 3) a hard copy of the FEIS, 4) a searchable PDF of the FEIS, and 5) a
searchable PDF of the distribution list; no comment period follows from publication in the Notice.
__ FEIS Acceptance The approving agency simultaneously transmits to both the OEQC and the applicant a letter of its
Determination determination of acceptance or nonacceptance (pursuant to Section 11-200-23, HAR) of the FEIS; no
comment period ensues upon publication in the Notice.
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Office of Environmental Quality Control Applicant Publication Form
February 2016 Revision
__ FEIS Statutory The approving agency simultaneously transmits to both the OEQC and the applicant a notice that it
Acceptance did not make a timely determination on the acceptance or nonacceptance of the applicant's FEIS
under Section 343-S(c), HRS, and therefore the applicant's FEIS is deemed accepted as a matter of
law.
__ Supplemental EIS The approving agency simultaneously transmits its notice to both the applicant and the OEQC that it
Determination has reviewed (pursuant to Section 11-200-27, HAR) the previously accepted FEIS and determines that
a supplemental EIS is or is not required; no EA is required and no comment period ensues upon
publication in the Notice.
Withdrawal Identify the specific document(s) to withdraw and explain in the project summary section.
Other Contact the OEQC if your action is not one of the above items.
Project Summary
Provide a description of the proposed action and purpose and need in 200 words or less.
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) is proposing the development of
Kahului Lani in Kahului, Maui on 3.81 acres of land identified as TMK (2)3-7-005:003. The Project will
include the development of two (2) six-story multi-family residential buildings, a two-story 7,500 sq. ft.
multi-purpose building, parking, and related improvements. The proposed project will provide 164 one
bedroom units for rent to seniors who earn 60 percent or less of the County's median income and one
(1) two-bedroom manager's unit. Catholic Charities Hawai'i will provide onsite case management
services for residents.
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Draft Environmental
Assessment
PROPOSED KAHULUI LANI
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT
(TMK (2)3-7-005:003)
Prepared for:
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
Approving Agency:
Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation
June 2017
Copyright© 2017,
by Munekiyo Hiraga
MUNEKIYO HIRAGA
Planning. Project Management. Sustainable Solutions.
Draft Environmental
Assessment
PROPOSED KAHULUI LANI
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT
(TMK (2)3-7-005:003)
Prepared for:
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
Approving Agency:
Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation
June 2017
Copyright© 2017,
by Munekiyo Hiraga
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MUNEKIYO HIRAGA
CONTENTS
Page
List of Acronyms .......................................................................................................................... i
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... ii
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 1
A. PROJECT LOCATION, CURRENT LAND USE, AND OWNERSHIP ................... 1
B. PROPOSED ACTION .......................................................................................... 1
C. PROJECT NEED ................................................................................................. 5
D. CHAPTER 343, HAWAl'I REVISED STATUTES REQUIREMENT ...................... 6
E. LAND USE ENTITLEMENT REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 6
1. Special Management Area Use Permit.. ................................................... 7
2. Parking Waiver ......................................................................................... 7
F. CONSTRUCTION COST AND IMPLEMENTATION TIME FRAME ...................... 7
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS, POTENTIAL IMPACTS, AND
MITIGATION MEASURES .............................................................................................. 8
A. PHYSICAL SETTING ........................................................................................... 8
1. Surrounding Land Uses ............................................................................ 8
2. Climate ..................................................................................................... 9
3. Topography and Soil Characteristics ........................................................ 9
4. Flood and Tsunami Hazards .................................................................. 13
5. Streams and Wetlands ........................................................................... 16
6. Flora, Fauna and Avifauna ..................................................................... 16
7. Archaeological Resources ...................................................................... 17
8. Cultural Resources ................................................................................. 18
9. Air Quality .............................................................................................. 21
10. Noise ......................................................................................................2 2
11. Visual Resources ................................................................................... 22
B. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ............................................................... 23
1. Population .............................................................................................. 23
2. Economy ................................................................................................ 24
C. PUBLIC SERVICES ........................................................................................... 24
1. Recreational Facilities ............................................................................ 24
2. Police and Fire Protection ...................................................................... 25
3. Solid Waste ............................................................................................ 25
4. Healthcare .............................................................................................. 26
5. Educational Facilities .............................................................................. 26
D. INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................... 27
1. Roadways ............................................................................................... 27
2. Airports ................................................................................................... 30
3. Wastewater ............................................................................................ 30
4. Water ..................................................................................................... 31
5. Drainage ................................................................................................ 31
6. Electrical and Telephone Services ......................................................... 32
E. CUMULATIVE AND SECONDARY IMPACTS ................................................... 32
Ill. RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENTAL PLANS, POLICIES, AND CONTROLS ........... 34
A. STATE LAND USE DISTRICTS ......................................................................... 34
B. HAWAl'I STATE PLAN ...................................................................................... 34
C. MAUI COUNTY GENERAL PLAN ...................................................................... 64
1. Countywide Policy Plan .......................................................................... 65
2. Maui Island Plan ..................................................................................... 90
D. WAILUKU-KAHULUI COMMUNITY PLAN ......................................................... 94
E. ZONING ............................................................................................................. 98
F. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ...................... 99
1. Recreational Resources ......................................................................... 99
2. Historic Resources ............................................................................... 101
3. Scenic and Open Space Resources ..................................................... 102
4. Coastal Ecosystem .............................................................................. 103
5. Economic Use ...................................................................................... 103
6. Coastal Hazards ................................................................................... 104
7. Managing Development ....................................................................... 105
8. Public Participation ............................................................................... 105
9. Beach Protection .................................................................................. 106
10. Marine Resources ................................................................................ 106
G. MAUI PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA RULES AND
REGULATIONS ............................................................................................... 108
IV. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION ........................................................ 111
A. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ......................................................................... 111
B. NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE ............................................................................ 111
C. DEFERRED ACTION ALTERNATIVE ............................................................. 111
D. 2005 SMA USE PERMIT APPROVAL ALTERNATIVE .................................... 111
V. SUMMARY OF UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS AND COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES 112
VI. SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA ASSESSMENT ................................................................ 113
VII. LIST OF PERMITS AND APPROVALS ....................................................................... 117
1. State of Hawai'i .................................................................................... 117
2. County of Maui ..................................................................................... 117
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VIII. PARTIES CONSULTED DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; LETTERS RECEIVED AND RESPONSES TO
SUBSTANTIVE COMMENTS ...................................................................................... 118
IX. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. i
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List of Figures
Page
Figure 1. Property Location Map ............................................................................................. 2
Figure 2. Site Plan ................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3. Elevations ................................................................................................................4
Figure 4. Soil Association Map .............................................................................................. 11
Figure 5. Soil Classification Map ........................................................................................... 12
Figure 6. Flood Insurance Rate Map ..................................................................................... 14
Figure 7. Tsunami Evacuation Map ....................................................................................... 15
Figure 8. State Land Use District. .......................................................................................... 35
Figure 9. Community Plan Map ............................................................................................. 95
Figure 10. Special Management Area ................................................................................... 100
List of Tables
Page
Table 1. 2017 HUD Income Limits and Proposed Rents ............................................................ 5
Table 2. Existing LOS for Signalized Study Intersection .......................................................... 28
Table 3. LOS for Signalized Study Intersections Without and With Proposed Project.. ............ 29
List of Appendices
Appendix A. Central Maui Affordable Rental Housing Market Study
Appendix 8. Archaeological Assessment Report
Appendix 8-1. Archaeological Monitoring Plan
Appendix 8-2. Archaeological Monitoring Plan Approval
Appendix 8-3. Archaeological Monitoring Report
Appendix C. Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Appendix D. Preliminary Engineering Report
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List of Acronyms
AFONSI Anticipated Finding of No Significant Impact
AIS Archaeological Inventory Survey
AM Morning
AMI Area Median Income
AMP Archaeological Monitoring Plan
ams I above mean sea level
BMPs Best Management Practices
CCH Catholic Charities Hawai'i
CCHDC Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
cf s cubic feet per second
CMU Concrete Masonry Unit
DWS Department of Water Supply
EA Environmental Assessment
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
Fd Fill Land
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
gpd gallons per day
HAR Hawai'i Administrative Rules
HHFDC Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation
HRS Hawai'i Revised Statutes
LCAs Land Commission Awards
LOS Level-Of-Service
MCC Maui County Code
MECO Maui Electric Company, Ltd.
mg million gallon
mgd million gallons per day
MIP Maui Island Plan
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
OSP Off-site Parking
PER Preliminary Engineering Report
PM Afternoon
PZUE Pu'uone Sand, 7 to 30 percent slopes
RGB Rural Growth Boundary
scs
Scientific Consultant Services, Inc.
SHPD State Historic Preservation Division
SMA Special Management Area
STB Small Town Boundary
TIAR Traffic Impact Analysis Report
UGB Urban Growth Boundary
Executive Summary
Project Name: Proposed Kahului Lani Affordable Senior Housing
Project
Type of Document: Draft Environmental Assessment
Legal Authority: Chapter 343, Hawai'i Revised Statutes
Anticipated Determination: Anticipated Finding of No Significant Impact (AFONSI)
Applicable Environmental
Assessment review "Trigger": Use of State Funds
Use of County Lands (offsite roadway improvements)
Location: Maui Island
Kahului
TMK No. (2)3-7-005:003
Landowner: A&B Kane LLC
Applicant: Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
Contact: Gary S. Furuta
Project Manager
1288 Ala Moana Boulevard #35A
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96814
Phone: [phone]
Approving Agency: Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development
Corporation
677 Queen Street, Suite 300
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
Contact: Janice Takahashi
Phone: [phone]
Consultant: Munekiyo Hiraga
305 High Street, Suite 104
Wailuku, Hawai'i 96793
Contact: Marisa Fujimoto
Phone: [phone]
Project Summary: Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation
(CCHDC) is proposing the development of Kahului Lani,
consisting of 164 affordable senior housing units and
one (1) manager's unit (165 units total) in Kahului, Maui.
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