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OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

January 9, 2018

Mr. Scott Glenn Director, Office of Environmental Quality Control 235 South Beretania Street, Suite 702 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2437

Dear Mr. Glenn:

Re: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science, Technology, and Media Building DOE Job No. 054001-14 Tax Map Key: [1] 4-1-009: 012 Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii

DR. CHRISTINA M. KISHIMOTO SUPERINTENOENT

The Department of Education, has reviewed all comments received during the 30-day public comment period for the subject project and has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Please publish this determination in the next edition of the Environmental Notice.

A printed copy of the Final Environmental Assessment and CD with the document in PDF format are enclosed. The Environmental Notice publication form will be emailed to Office of Environmental Quality Control.

Should you have any questions, please contact Janna Mihara, Project Coordinator of the Facilities Development Branch, Project Management Section, at 784-5120 or via e-mail at janna_mihara@notes.k12.hi.us.

:J!/ John CH Chung Acting Public Works Administrator Facilities Development Branch

JCHC:lm Enclosures: Final EA (1 Printed Copy/1 CD)

c: Facilities Development Branch

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Office of Environmental Quality Control February 2016 Revision

AGENCY PUBLICATION FORM

Project Name: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science Technology and Media Building ~~------------_ P r_o~j e_c_t _S _h o_r_t _N_a_m_e_: ___ WEIS STM Buildin_li

HRS §343-5 Trigger(s~): _ ____,(~a)(l) proposed the use of state lands or funds lsland(s): Oahu Judicial District(s): District of Koolau Poke TMK(s): [1] 4-1-009: 012 por. Permit(s)/Approval(s): Historic Site Review, Variance from Pollution Controls, DCAB Review, Guilding Permit, Grading and

Grubbing Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, Fire Protection Proposing/Determining Agency:

Department of Education, State of Hawaii Project Management Section 3633 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816

Contact Name, Email, Janna Mihara, Project Coordinator Telephone, Address OSSFS-Facilities Development Branch-PMS

3633 Waialae Avenue

Accepting Authority: Contact Name, Email,

Telephone, Address

Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 T: (808) 784-5120 E: janna mihara@notes.Kl2.hi~ (for EIS submittals only)

Consultant: Gerald Park Urban Planner ----------Contact Name, Email, Gerald Park

Telephone, Address 95-595 Kanamee Street #324 Mililani, HI 96789

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Act 172-12 EISPN ("Direct to EIS")

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FEIS

T: (808) 625-9626 E: gpark@gpup.biz

Submittal Requirements Submit 1) the proposing 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.

Submit 1) the proposing 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.

Submit 1) the proposing 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.

Submit 1) the proposing agency notice of determination letter on agency letterhead and 2) this 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.

Submit 1) a transmittal letter to the OEQC and to the accepting authority, 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.

Submit 1) a transmittal letter to the OEQC and to the accepting authority, 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.

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Office of Environmental Quality Control Agency Publication Form February 2016 Revision

__ FEIS Acceptance The accepting authority simultaneously transmits to both the OEQC and the proposing agency a letter Determination of its determination of acceptance or nonacceptance (pursuant to Section 11-200-23, HAR) of the

FEIS; no comment period ensues upon publication in the Notice.

FEIS Statutory Acceptance

__ Supplemental EIS Determination

Withdrawal

Other

Project Summary

Timely statutory acceptance of the FEIS under Section 343-S{c), HRS, is not applicable to agency actions.

The accepting authority simultaneously transmits its notice to both the proposing agency and the OEQC that it 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.

Identify the specific document(s) to withdraw and explain in the project summary section.

Contact the OEQC if your action is not one of the above items.

Provide a description of the proposed action and purpose and need in 200 words or less.

The School's classroom buildings were constructed between 1951 and 1962 and currently does not have space to accommodate the School's STM program. The proposed project will provide a stand-alone facility where students can learn and apply rigorous scientific inquiry and engineering design as an educational process. It is also a facility where students can engage in video and multi-media production.

A rectangular-shaped building with a footprint of approximately 4,543 gross square feet is proposed. Programmed space for the one-story structure is allocated for two Direct Instruction classrooms, one Lab area, and a covered open space separating the classrooms and lab.

The cost of construction is estimated at $3.44 million and will be funded by the State of Hawai'i. Construction is projected to start in Winter 2018 with completion by Winterl 2019. The facility should be ready for occupancy in Spring 2020.

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FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDIA BUILDING Par. Waiamana/o Ahupua'a, District of Ko 'o/au Poko, O'ahu, Hawai'i Department of Education Job. No. 093000-14

Prepared in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 200

Prepared for Department of Education State of Hawai'i Office of School Facilities and Support Services Facilities Development Branch - Project Management Section 3633 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816

Kepakemapa 2017

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MEDIA BUILDING Par. Waimanalo Ahupua'a, District of Ko'olau Poko, O'ahu, Hawai'i Department of Education Job. 093000-14

Prepared in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of Chapter 343, Hawai'i Revised Statutes and Title 11-200, Hawai'i Administrative Rules, Department of Health, State ofHawai'i

Prepared for

Department of Education State of Hawai'i Project Management Section, Facilities Development Branch Office of School Services and Support Services 3633 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816

Prepared by

Gerald Park Urban Planner 95-595 Kaname'e Street #324 Mililani, Hawai'i 96789

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Collaborative Studio LLC 9 N. Pauahi Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817

Kepakemapa 2017

PROJECT PROFILE

Proposed Action:

Location:

Address:

Proposing/Determining Agency:

Tax Map Key: Land Area: Landowner:

Existing Use: State Land Use Designation: O'ahu General Plan: Sustainable Communities Plan (SCP):

SCP Land Use Map: Zoning: Special Management Area:

Need for Assessment:

[Anticipated] Determination:

Contact Person:

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science, Technology, and Media Building DOE Job No. 093000-14

Portion Waimanalo, District of Ko'olau Poko O'ahu, Hawai'i

41-1330 Kalanianaole Highway Waimanalo, Hawai'i 96795

Department of Education, State of Hawai'i Facilities Development Branch, Project Management Section Office of School Facilities and Support Services 3633 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816

4-1-009: 012 18.536 acres (807,428 sf) State of Hawai'i

Public Elementary and Intermediate School Urban Rural Ko'olau Poko

Institutional R-5 Residential District Not in Special Management Area

Chapter 343, Hawai'i Revised Statutes §343-5 (a)(1) Propose the use of state or county lands or the use of state or county funds.

Finding of No Significant Impact

Janna Mihara, Project Coordinator Department of Education, State of Hawai'i Facilities Development Branch, Project Management Section Office of School Facilities and Support Services 3633 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816

Telephone: 784-5120

Note: Substantive revisions to the text of the Draft Environmental Assessment are in bold italic type. Deleted text is in brackets with a [strikethrough].

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Project Profile Table of Contents ii Figures, Tables, and Site Photographs iv

SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION 1

A. Purpose and Need for the Project 1 B. Technical Characteristics 1

1. STM Building 2 2. Circulation and Off-street Parking 2 3. I nfrastructu re 3 4. Demolition 3 5. Grading 4 6. Landscaping 4

C. Economic Characteristics 4 D. Social Characteristics 5

SECTION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS 14

A. Existing Uses and Structures 14 B. Climate 17 C. Topography 17 D. Soils 17 E. Water Resources 17

1. Surface Water 17 2. Ground Water 18

F. Flood Hazard 18 G. Biological Resources 20 H. Archaeological Resources 20 I. Cultural Resources 20 J. Land Use Controls 22 K. Views 24 I. Public Facilities 24

SECTION 3 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MEASURES TO MITIGATE ADVERSE EFFECTS 27

A. Short-term Impacts 27 B. Long-term Impacts 29

SECTION 4 AL TERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 33

A. No Action 33 B. Alternatives Sites 33

SECTION 5 PERMITS AND APPROVALS 34

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SECTION 6 AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS [TO BE] CONSULTED IN 35 THE PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

SECTION 7 DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE 36

REFERENCES 38

APPENDIX A Draft Archaeological Literature Review and Field Inspection for the Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School STEM Building Project, Waimanalo Ahupua'a, Ko'olaupoko District, O'ahu TMK: [1] 4-1-009:012

APPENDIX B Environmental Assessment Comments and Responses

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT 1

The Department of Education, State of Hawai'i, proposes to construct a new classroom building for the Science, Technology, and Media Program ("STM") at Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School. Located in the ahupua'a of Waimanalo (portion), District of Ko'olau Poko, O'ahu, Hawai'l, the School is bounded by Kalanianaole Highway on the north, Waimanalo District Park on the south, residential developments on the east and west. A Vicinity Map is shown as Figure 1.

The 18.536 acre School site bears Tax Map Key 4-1-009: 012. A Tax Map is shown as Figure 2.

A. Purpose and Need for the Project

The School's classroom buildings were constructed between 1951 and 1962 and currently does not have space to accommodate the School's STM program. The proposed project will provide a stand-alone facility where students can learn and apply rigorous scientific inquiry and engineering design as an educational process. It is also a facility where students can engage in video and multi-media production.

B. Technical Characteristics

1. 8TM Building

The site of the proposed STM building is bounded by Building S (Waimanalo Public Library) on the north, Building E on the south, an open field on the east, and Buildings C and D on the west (See Partial Site Plan, Sheet A 102). The building site is an unfenced, asphalt play court and grass lawn.

A rectangular-shaped building with a footprint of approximately 4,543 gross square feet is proposed. Programmed space for the one-story structure is allocated for two Direct Instruction classrooms, one Lab area, and a covered open space separating the classrooms and lab (See Sheet A 103 Floor Plans and Table 1). Each Direct Instruction Classroom has an occupancy load of 48 persons and the Laboratory 24 persons. The gross area is larger than the program areas because it includes area under roof and non-programmed spaces such as restrooms, storage, data room, and janitor's closet.

Table 1. Space Tabulation

GROSS AREA SUMMARY

Name Area (SF)

Covered Open Space 1,821 Enclosed Area Lab 1 Wing 1,672 Enclosed Area Direct Instruction Wing 1,050

Total 4,543

Source: Collaborative Studio, 2017.

The structure will be constructed on poured in place concrete wall footings, column footings, and floor slab. The wall assembly consists of fiber cement board on the exterior, wood studs, and gypsum board siding on the interior. Glue laminated beams, wood rafters, plywood decking with rigid insulation and TPO finish comprise the roof.

Commercial steel fencing will secure the open sides of the covered open space.

The height of the building is approximately 15'-6" measured from finish grade to the roof high point. Sections and Exterior Elevations are shown as Sheets A201 and Sheets A301 and A302, respectively. The finish floor elevation is 26'- 5".

The STM building will be designed according to a high-performance building rating program developed to specifically facilitate the design, construction, and operation of high performance schools. The rating system is termed the Hawaii Collaborative for High Performance Schools or HI-CHPS. A high-performance school is defined as having learning environments that are healthy and comfortable, energy resource and water efficient, safe, secure and adaptable, and easy to operate and maintain.

HI-CHPS criteria will be used in developing sustainability features for the project during design, construction, and performance phases. Design strategies will be developed and documented for the design phase; construction related criteria will be developed and documented for the construction phase; and operation and maintenance criteria documented for the performance phase.

General HI-CHPS design measures for sustainability include but are not limited to daylighting in classrooms, outdoor classrooms, enhanced air quality measures, advanced energy management systems, indoor water use reduction, water management systems for landscaping and domestic use, and post-construction stormwater management.

The building will not be equipped with a fire sprinkler system.

A mix mode air conditioning system will cool interior spaces. When temperatures permit, air conditioning will be turned off and rooms cooled by ceiling fans. Air conditioning fans, compressors, and condensers will be mounted on concrete pads under a roof overhang.

Uncovered walkways will connect to walkways at or alongside Buildings C, D, and E.

2. Circulation and Off-Street Parking

Changes to on-campus vehicle circulation patterns and parking area configurations are not proposed with one exception. A fire department access driveway will be constructed from the eastern end of the Library parking lot and along the east side of the Library to the building site. The 20-foot wide surface will be constructed of grass pavers. A fire hydrant will be installed at the end of the driveway (See Honolulu Fire Deparlment Comment).

3. Infrastructure

Potable water will be supplied through a new service line from the existing on-campus water system.

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A new wastewater lateral will connect the restrooms to the on-site collection system for collection and discharge into the existing municipal system. An existing wastewater line crossing the site will be rerouted.

Drainage issues have not occurred on or in the vicinity of the building site thus permanent drainage structures are not proposed. Non-structural measures will include sloping the ground away from the building to allow runoff to flow away from the building, collecting runoff in low areas or landscaped areas for infiltration into the ground.

Electrical power will be drawn from the existing main electrical switchboard/HECO transformer vault located makai of the Cafeteria (Building J). Electrical power and cabling for the PA system and data transfer will be routed in underground conduits.

4. Demolition

The existing play court, trees, and shrubs within the project limits will be demolished. Existing irrigation lines, wastewater lines, water lines, and electrical systems within the project limits will be cut, plugged and removed, rerouted, or abandoned in place.

5. Grading

The building site will be grubbed and graded to a finish elevation of about 27- feet and the finish floor set at elevation [27' 4"] 26'5". The area to be disturbed by construction is estimated at less than 7,500 sf. A Grading Plan has not yet been completed.

6. Landscaping

Native plants will be used in the landscaping. Planted areas will be equipped with an underground irrigation system. A Landscape Plan is shown as Sheet L 102 and a Plant Schedule as Sheet L 104.

C. Economic Characteristics

The cost of construction is estimated at $3.44 million and will be funded by the State of Hawai'i. Construction is projected to start in Winter 2018 with completion by Winterl 2019. The facility should be ready for occupancy in Spring 2020.

The 18.536 acre lot is owned by the State of Hawai'i. Land for the School was set aside by three Executive Orders from the Territory of Hawai'i (i.e. State of Hawai'i) to be under the management and control of the Department of Public Instruction (i.e. Department of Education). The land area for the three EO's totals 21.053 acres.

EO 766 Site for Waimanalo Public School EO 1521 Waimanalo School Addition EO 1648 Addition to Waimanalo Public School

6.0 acres 6.563 acres 8.490 acres

August 30, 1937 August 14, 1952 August 8, 1952

In 1989, the DOE returned 2.66 acres to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for public housing. Subsequently, Executive Order 3600 set aside approximately 2.53 acres of the returned acreage to the Hawaii Housing Authority for a public housing project.

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The project will not displace any school buildings or classrooms.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 2

A. Existing Uses and Structures

The building site is an unfenced, outdoor asphalt play court with two basketball backboards surrounded by a grass lawn and some trees (See Photographs 1 and 2). Several school buildings enclose the space on three sides. The area is used during recess and P.E. classes but for no other school activity.

Photograph 1. South Facing View of the Play Court. Building E in the Background.

Photograph 2. North Facing View of the Play Court. From Left to Right Buildings C, A, and Waimanalo Public Library in the Background.

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Improvements include a drain inlet in the southwest corner and drinking water faucets in the northwest corner.

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School comprises part of the Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area of the Windward O'ahu School District. The Kailua Complex consists of the following public schools: Enchanted Lakes Elementary, Ka'elepulu Elementary, Keolu Elementary, Maunawili Elementary, Pope Elementary, and Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate, and Kailua High Schools. Elementary schools 'funnel' students to intermediate schools which in turn 'funnel' students to high schools

Twenty permanent structures are arrayed over the campus (See Table 2) and all are single­level buildings. The earliest structure on record was built in 1950 (Building C) with seven others built by 1958. The last two permanent structures---the Administration and Library--­were built in 1976. Almost all the buildings are named after a flower. The naming was initiated by a student (or students) many years ago but the names are still used today.

Table 2. Permanent Structures

Building Name Function SF Year Built

A lIima Admin 4,450 1976 B Plumeria Classroom 2,895 1961 C Water Lilies Classroom 3,313 1950 D Night Blooming Cereus Classroom 3,959 1952 E Lehua Classroom 4,592 1953

E/ER Pink Flower J Honohono Kitchen 9,199 1958

J/RR Angel's Trumpet K Ginger Classroom 2,700 1955 L Hibiscus Classroom 3,720 1957 M Gardenia Classroom 4,806 1955

M/RR Bromeliad N Puakenikeni Classroom 5,037 1955 0 Woodrose Classroom 4,456 1961 Q Orchid Classroom 11,535 1962 S Protea Library 8,317 1976 T Bougainvillea Toilet 1,799 1972 U Heliconia Classroom 4,722 1972 V Bird of Paradise Classroom 3,288 1972 W Classroom 5,541 1961

Source: DOE Facilities Inventory System Comprehensive Report, 2006. Gerald Park Urban Planner, Site Visit, 2017.

The School year typically commences in early August and ends at the end of May. For school year 2016-2017, the Department of Education (2016) reported a school enrollment of 828 students in grades Kindergarten to 8th Grade including Special Education students. The design enrollment is 850 students.

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Source: Google Maps 2017 Aerial & Gerald Pari<

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Figure 3 Campus Map Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School STEM Building

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828 students in grades Kindergarten to 8th Grade including Special Education students. The design enrollment is 850 students.

School staffing includes 2 Administrators, 22 Classified Staff Members, and 42 Teachers.

School bus service is provided. Buses usually drop off students at 7:20 am and pick them up at 2:05 pm.

A-Plus and Uplink after school programs are provided from 2:30 to 5:00 pm.

Solid waste (non-food) is collected by a State contracted private hauler. Plastic bottles and paper products are collected in separate trash receptacles for recycling.

B. Climate

The climate of Waimanalo can be characterized as mild and dry throughout the year. Temperatures are indicative of Hawaii's semi-tropical climate with temperatures averaging 800 F with lows in the mid 60s during the winter months to highs near 900 F from May to September. Annual rainfall averages less than 40 inches (Atlas of Hawaii, 1998) with more than half the rainfall occurring during the winter months. The prevailing winds, as elsewhere in Hawaii, are the northeast trade winds.

C. Topography

The site has been graded, paved, and landscaped. Ground elevation averages 22 to 24 feet above mean sea level. Although relatively flat, the terrain slopes slightly from mauka to makai.

D. Soils

Two clay soils are "layered" north to south over the width of the property (Soil Conservation Service, 1972). In plan view, Ewa silty clay loam (Code: EmA) comprises the northern most layer and Malama stony silty clay loam (Code: MnC) the southern layer.

Ewa clay which comprises about 70%) of the soil is a shallow soil with a depth to limestone of about 20 to 50 inches. Runoff is very slow and the erosion hazard is no more than slight. Mamala stony silty clay also is a shallow soil with a depth to coral limestone or calcareous sand of 8 to 20 inches. The soil is moderately permeable, runoff is slow to medium slow, and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. This soil makes up about 25%> of the site soils.

A third soil type, Haleiwa silty clay (HeB) sparingly occurs in the southeastern corner.

Extensive site improvements over time have blurred the distinction between soil types. More than likely the surface soil is a mixture of the prevailing soil types and imported engineered fill and topsoil.

E. Water Resources

1. Surface Water

There are no surface water bodies on the school campus.

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USGS maps depict a stream paralleling the southern property boundary. A stream used to be there but is no longer.

2. Groundwater

According to Mink and Lau (See Table 3), the Waimanalo aquifer system of the Windward aquifer sector underlies Waimanalo. Groundwater in the Windward aquifer, (Aquifer/Status Code: 30604212) is high level (not in contact with seawater) unconfined fresh water (where the water table is in the upper surface of the aquifer) segmented by dike compartments. Based on its groundwater status code (1111), the aquifer is currently used as a source of drinking water (salinity is <250 mg/I CI-), irreplaceable, and highly vulnerable to contamination.

Table 3. Aquifer Classification System

Aquifer Code 30604212 Island Code 3 - Oahu Aquifer Sector 06 - Windward Aquifer System 04 - Waimanalo Aquifer Type, HydrogeoloQY 2 - High Level Aquifer Condition 1 - Unconfined Aquifer Type, Geology 2 - Dike Status Code 11111 Developmental Stage 1 - Currently Used Utility 1 - Drinking Salinity (in mg/l CI-) 1 - Fresh «250) Uniqueness 1 - Irreplaceable Vulnerability to Contamination 1 - High

Source: Mink and Lau, 1990.

The estimated sustainable yield of the Waimanalo aquifer is 12 million gallons per day. All aquifer sectors on the island of Oahu with the exception of the Wai'anae sector are considered to be ground water management areas (Wilson Okamoto Corporation, 2008).

Board of Water Supply Waimanalo Wells I and II are located in the Ko'olau Range about two miles south of the School.

F. Flood Hazard

The Flood Insurance Rate Map ("FIRM") for this section of Waimanalo places almost the entire School site in Other Areas Zone "X" which is defined as "areas determined to be outside the 0.2%) annual chance flood (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2014)".

A small section in the southwest corner is designated a "Special Flood Hazard Area Subject to Inundation by the 1 % Annual Chance Flood", Flood Zone A01' where the average flood depth is 1 foot.

Flood hazard areas and designations are shown as Figure 4.

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Special Flood Hazard Zone Subject to Inundation by the 1 % Annual Chance Flood

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Zone X Areas Determined to be Outside the 0.2% Annual Chance Floodplain.

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Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map, Map Number 15003C0380H & 15003C0385G Date: Nov. 5, 2014.

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G. Biological Resources

The play court and adjoining area is sparsely vegetated. A grass lawn surrounds the play court with royal poinciana and kukui trees arrayed around the perimeter. A stand of crown flower faces the court on its south side. Plumeria, ti, croton, and hibiscus are planted next to adjoining buildings and broad canopied monkey pod shade a grassy knoll beyond (south) the play court. Plant material is common to Hawai'i and none are considered rare, threatened, or endangered.

Chirping birds were heard but not seen. Cattle egret and a feral rooster were observed on the School grounds but not at the building site.

H. Archaeological Resources

Cultural Surveys Hawaii (2017) conducted a Literature Review / Field Inspection for two locations proposed for the STEM Building.

The consulting archaeologist concluded "the vicinity of the central STEM Building location and the southeast STEM Building location appear to have been extensively graded of long standing as part of the school grounds. No historic properties were observed."

I. Cultural Resources

A description of cultural resources is found in the Archaeological Literature Review and Field Inspection Report in Appendix A. Excerpts from the Report and edited/condensed for this section.

• Traditional accounts present some generally recurring themes about Waimanalo including the scarcity of water, except for small springs and Waimanalo Stream; the abundance of food crops along Waimanalo Stream; the broad reef and good fishing resources in the ocean fronting Waimanalo; and the somewhat isolated nature of Waimanalo, especially in terms of land routes, but with a sandy beach frontage allowing easy access by sea.

• It is said the coastal area of central Waimanalo, makai (seaward) of the current project area, was named 'Apuakea or Fair 'Apua, for the maiden "whose skin was very fair and whose behavior was so loveable that the people named the place for her and for her fair skin". The ancient village of Kapu'a, the setting of the 'Apuakea story, was also said to have been the location of the legendary Muliwai'5lena Stream:

• After Kamehameha's conquest of O'ahu and his division of the island among his chiefs, Waimanalo was apparently retained as Kamehameha's personal property. This seems to be the case as in 1845, Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, who had "inherited" the land as a son of Kamehameha I, claimed the ahupua 'a of Waimanalo "to be the private lands of his Majesty Kamehameha III, to have and to hold to himself, his heirs and successors, forever; and said lands shall be regulated and disposed of according to his Royal will and pleasure, subject only to the rights of tenants".

• In 1828, Englishman Thomas Cummins arrived in Hawai'i. Soon after, he married the High Chiefess Kaumakaokane, a relative of Kamehameha I, who provided Cummins

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with connections to the throne. Cummins received a Royal Patent to an estate of crown lands in Waimanalo in 1842 and in 1850, Kamehameha III leased 6,970 acres of land in Waimanalo to Cummins for a period of 50 years at $350.00 per annum. Thomas Cummins and his son John A. Cummins then proceeded to turn Waimanalo into a large cattle and horse ranch. Cummins constructed a landing at Waimanalo Bay, as access to Waimanalo prior to the construction of the Nu'uanu Pali road was primarily by sea. A railroad line was also constructed to connect the landing to the Cummins Estate:

• In 1876, the Hawaiian Kingdom entered into a Reciprocity Treaty with the United States. This allowed the growing Hawaiian sugar industry a free market and the potential for great profits. One of the Chinese rice farmers, Tai Lee, began sugar cultivation on Cummins' Waimanalo lands. Eventually Tai Lee and other Chinese farmers cultivated up to 1,200 acres of cane in Waimanalo.

• John A. Cummins saw the potential of sugar production at Waimanalo. He organized the Waimanalo Sugar Company and began construction of a sugar mill in 1880 approximately 700 m west of the present project area. There was little development near the present project area in the early years of the Waimanalo Sugar Company. The Government Road at the time was slightly seaward of the present alignment of Kalaniana'ole Highway. In 1890, J. A. Cummins renegotiated his father's original lease on the Waimanalo lands for an additional 30 years, and sublet the lands to the Waimanalo Sugar Company. The Waimanalo Sugar Company continued to buy sugar from the Chinese farmers until ca. 1900, when the plantation began to do most of its own cultivation.

• The Waimanalo Sugar Company continued operations into the 1940s and ceased operations in 1947. Following the closure of the Waimanalo Sugar Company, the plantation's water license and irrigation ditch system reverted to the Territory of Hawaii.

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School was located in sugar cane fields cultivated by Waimanalo Sugar Cane Company.

• The Waimanalo Military Reservation, including approximately 1,500 acres along the northern, coastal portion of Waimanalo, was established in 1917. Limited development and little activity occurred on the military reservation through the 1920s. In 1933, Waimanalo Military Reservation was renamed Bellows Field. Bellows Field then consisted of an infantry and artillery training area, also including a runway for the Air Corps. With the onset of World War II, even more accelerated development occurred at Bellows Field, which became a permanent military post in 1941. Following World War II, activity at Bellows Field declined with much of the area only being used for military recreational purposes and as an emergency landing field. Bellows Field was subsequently renamed Bellows Air Force Base and later, Bellows Air Force Station. Bellows Air Force Station continues to be used for military training and recreational purposes.

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is located across Kalanianaole Highway from Bellows Air Force Station.

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• The Waimanalo Sugar Company sold its fee-simple land holdings and the remaining years of its lease of government-owned lands to the Waimanalo Agricultural Development Company. The Waimanalo Agricultural Development Company then sublet 1- to 20-acre farm lots and up to 150-acre pastoral lots to individual farmers in Waimanalo Valley for diversified agriculture. Following the expiration of the agricultural leases in 1953, the Territorial Government began selling approximately 9-acre agricultural parcels in the central valley, known as the Waimanalo Farm Lots subdivision.

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is located north of the Waimanalo Farm Lots Subdivision and separated from it by Waiamanalo District Park.

• The primary residential area in Waimanalo in the early 1900s was located in the vicinity of the Waimanalo Sugar Company's sugar mill. Waimanalo Village was established as housing for plantation workers and their families. In 1925, the first large­scale sale of Waimanalo lands to the public occurred with the establishment of the Waimanalo Beach Lots subdivision. The subdivision, located 900 m southeast of the present project area, included 266 lots on 90 acres of land (Bartholomew and Associates 1959: 16). Kalaniana'ole Highway, which opened in 1924 and greatly improved transportation to Waimanalo.

• Additional residential development occurred in the coastal portion of central Waimanalo with the establishment of Waimanalo Homestead by the Hawaiian Homes Commission in 1925. Qualified homesteaders with 50% or more Hawaiian blood were awarded residential lots located inland of Kalaniana'ole Highway, in the vicinity of Waimanalo Landing. In modern times, additional residential development has occurred in the Waimanalo Village, Waimanalo Beach Lots, and Waimanalo Hawaiian Homelands subdivisions.

J. Land Use Controls

The State Land Use Commission under the authority of Chapter 205, Hawai'i Revised Statutes classifies all land in the State of Hawaii as Agricultural, Conservation, Rural, and Urban. Uses in the Agricultural District are regulated by the Land Use Commission; uses in the Conservation District by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, uses in the Rural District by the Land Use Commission, and uses in the Urban District by the respective county government. The zoning powers of the respective counties also govern uses in other than the Conservation District.

• Most developed areas in Waimanalo are classified Urban or Agricultural by the State Land Use Commission. Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is classified Urban and bounded by Urban districts on all sides.

Land use at Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate Elementary School is under the authority of the City and County of Honolulu and its applicable plans, ordinances, and regulations. City land use policies and controls for O'ahu are vertically aligned or tiered for managing growth and land uses beginning with the General Plan for the City and County of Honolulu ("General Plan"), community development plans and sustainable community plans, and zoning. Special districts and special management area rules

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provide supplementary controls for defined areas where man-made features and natural resources should be protected and managed.

• The General Plan for the City and County of Honolulu ("General Plan") is the first tier. It sets forth broad objectives and policies in eleven functional areas such as Economic Activity, Natural Environment, Energy, Physical Development and Urban Design, and Public Safety. The Population component and its objectives and policies are key to managing growth. The component establishes a population distribution pattern for eight geographic regions comprising the county. Each region has an upper and lower limit (percentage) of the island wide population for a targeted year (currently 2025). The general plan also includes General Plan Development Pattern map depicting the eight districts and the desired development pattern for and within the respective district.

Waimanalo is part of the windward region of the island and the development pattern is to maintain developed areas within the region as "Rural".

Development Plans or Sustainable Communities Plans prepared for the eight geographic regions in the County comprise the second tier. Although encompassing eight regions where each area's values, vision, and policies for accommodating growth are different, the plans collectively support the General Plan. The Koolau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan (2000) 1) describes the role of Koolau Poko in maintaining the General Plan pattern of development for the urban fringe and rural areas, 2) articulates a vision for the District's future shaped around two concepts: protection of natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and agricultural resources and improving and replacing aging infrastructure, as needed; 3) prescribes policies, planning principles, and guidelines for land use and infrastructure, and 4) identifies measures for implementing the plan.

The Ko'olau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan reaffirms the Rural designation of the General Plan. The Plan acknowledges that growth will take place and establishes a Community Growth Boundary spanning the entire district. The boundary identifies areas where growth and infill can occur (inside the boundary) and areas where agriculture, open space, and natural resources should be maintained and preserved (areas outside the boundary).

• Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is inside the Community Growth Boundary.

• Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is designated Institutional on the Ko'olau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan (Land Use Map A-2)

The Plan also posits land use policies and guidelines applicable to all public schools in the Ko'olau Poko district. Applicable policies for the proposed project are:

• Provide and maintain quality school facilities that serve the needs of the community • Integrate school facilities with other community uses.

[Note: The Ko 'olau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan was amended on August 24, 2017 as Ordinance No. 17-42. This environmental assessment was prepared prior to the Communities Plan amendment.]

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Zoning comprises the third tier of the City's land use management system. As shown on zoning maps for the county, land is zoned by use and density (for example AG-1 Restricted Agriculture with a minimum lot size of 5 acres). The Land Use Ordinance (which incorporates the zoning maps) prescribes the types of uses permitted in zoning districts and associated development standards. The LUO also establishes requirements for parking, specific use standards, signs, development in flood districts and special districts, and administration and enforcement procedures.

• The School property is zoned R-5 Residential (See Figure 5). Public uses and structures are permitted in the zoning district pursuant to Article 3, Table 21.3 Master Use Table of the Land Use Ordinance, City and County of Honolulu.

The School is outside the County delineated Special Management Area. The Special Management Area ("SMA") is defined as land extending inland from the shoreline supporting valuable coastal resources that need to be preserved, protected, and where possible restored. Development in the SMA is regulated by the City and County of Honolulu through Chapter 25, Special Management Area, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu.

K. Views

The Coastal View Study (Chu and Jones, 1987) places the School and adjoining areas in the Waimanalo Bay Viewshed, Section A Waimanalo from Wailea Point (at Lanikai on the north) to Waimanalo State Park (on the south). The Study describes the Viewshed thusly:

"The coastal highway (Kalanianaole Highway) veers inland and roadway views are masked by thick strands of ironwoods and other natural vegetation. Although this vegetation prevents views of the ocean, it is a major contributing factor to the rural character of Waimanalo and helps to relieve the "corridor" effect that occurs along certain portions of the highway".

Significant coastal views and views of significant landforms from Kalanianaole Highway fronting the School are not identified.

L. Public Facilities and Services

The School fronts on approximately 800 feet of Kalanianaole Highway. The two-lane, two­way, undivided, paved surface street lies within an 80-foot right-of-way. The posted speed limit is 25 mph fronting the School. Street lights on the mauka side illuminate the roadway.

The road is without curbs and gutters but features a 4-foot wide asphalt concrete walkway on the mauka side of the right-of-way.

Two driveways provide one-way ingress / egress into the school's parking. Ingress is on the west end of the school and egress near the middle. A STOP sign controls egressing traffic entering Kalanianaole Highway. The School cafeteria is gained via Haunaukoi Street through an adjoining residential subdivision on the west.

Crosswalks are marked and signed on Kalanianaole Highway at the Waimanalo Health Clinic on the west and Inoa'ole Street on the east.

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Municipal bus routes 57 and 77 traverse Kalanianaole Highway in north and south directions. A covered bus shelter is located in front of the School for eastbound passengers and a bus bench is located opposite the shelter for westbound passengers.

Domestic water is provided from a Honolulu Board of Water Supply 12" main along Kalanianaole Highway through a 2" water meter. From the water meter potable water is distributed by the School's on-site distribution system. An application for water connection will be submitted to the Board of Water Supply during the design stage of the project.

The Waimanalo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) services the windward coast of O'ahu from Makapu'u to Waimanalo. Wastewater flows within the service area are conveyed to the WWTP via a 15-inch diameter vitrified clay pipe along Kalanianaole Highway.

Fire flow is provided through an 8" fire line from Kalanianaole Highway.

Electrical and telephone service are provided from the overhead distribution system on the mauka side of Kalanianaole Highway. Electrical distribution lines within the School are placed underground.

A single drain inlet was observed in the southwest corner of the building site.

Police protection originates from the Kailua Police Station in the town of Kailua about 10 miles away to the northwest. Fire protection is provided from the Waimanalo Fire Station across Kalanianaole Highway from the School.

Solid waste is collected by a state contracted refuse vendor. The School has a recycling program wherein plastic bottles, cans, and paper products are deposited into different bins.

Waimanalo District Park, a 25.3 city park on the south side of the School, provides facilities for passive and active recreation. Indoor activities are accommodated in a gymnasium (basketball and vo"eyball courts) and recreation building. Outdoor facilities include basketball and volleyball courts, tennis courts, a baseball field, softball field, multi-purpose football/soccer field, comfort station, and parking (Department of Parks and Recreation, 1997).

Three beach parks on the Waimanalo coastline---Bellows Field Beach Park, Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, and Waimanalo Beach Park---provide about 167 acres of ocean and land based recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

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SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MEASURES TO MITIGATE ADVERSE EFFECTS

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The scope of the project was discussed with the consulting architect, members of the design team, and staff of the Facilities Development Branch, Department of Education. State and County agencies were contacted for information relative to their areas of expertise. Time was spent in the field noting conditions of the building site and in the vicinity of the school. From the discussions and field investigations, existing conditions and features that could be affected by or affect the project were identified. These influencing conditions are:

• There are 20 permanent structures on campus with the first one built in 1950; • There are no surface water bodies on campus; • The School is not in a flood hazard zone susceptible to flooding; • There are no rare, threatened, or endangered flora and fauna on the premises; • Archaeological and cultural features were not observed on the premises; • The School is more than 50 years old and some buildings may qualify as historic

property; • The on-site water and wastewater systems are adequate to service the STM building;

The building site is an existing asphalt covered play court surrounded by a grass lawn both of which are on flat terrain. A few trees grow near the court as does a stand of crown flower on the east. Buildings E and the Waimanalo Public Library are within 30 feet and Buildings C and D about 70 feet of the STM building.

A. Short-term Impacts

Construction will temporarily affect ambient air quality. Site work activities will raise fugitive dust that can settle in adjoining areas. Site work will be limited to the area of new construction and this should aid in dust control. The general contractor will employ on and off-site dust control measures to prevent work site and construction equipment and activities from becoming significant dust generators. Control measures shall comply with Chapter 60.1, Air Pollution Control, Title 11, State Department of Health (and revisions thereto).

Most construction equipment and vehicles are diesel powered and emit exhaust emissions typically high in nitrogen dioxide and low in carbon monoxide. The Federal and State nitrogen dioxide standard ---100mg/m 3 per annum---which is an annual standard, is not likely to be exceeded during construction. Carbon dioxide emissions should be less than that generated by automobile traffic on adjoining streets. Aldehyde odors from diesel equipment may be detected but should be dispersed by the prevailing winds.

Like fugitive dust, construction noise cannot be avoided. Exposure to noise will vary by construction phase, the duration of each phase, and the type of equipment used during the different phases. Maximum sound levels in the range of 82-96 db(A) measured at 50 feet from the source would be generated by heavy machinery during site work. After site work is completed, reductions in sound levels, frequency, and duration can be expected.

Schools are considered noise sensitive areas. Buildings C and D are about 70 feet away but their ends face the building site so noise should not be a problem. Buildings E and the Waimanalo Library are within 30 feet but their sides face the building site and noise will be

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audible inside both buildings. All adjoining buildings are constructed of cement masonry unit walls which can effectively aid in noise mitigation but louver windows facing the work site will allow outside noise into the classroom. The contractor may erect plywood fencing around the building site to aid in noise attenuation and for public safety.

Community Noise Control regulations (Chapter 46 Noise Control for Oahu) establish maximum permissible sound levels for construction activities occurring within "acoustical" zoning districts. Based on the residential zoning for the site, the project is classified as a Class A zoning district for noise control purposes. The maximum permissible daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) sound level in the district is 70 dBA during day and night hours for stationary noise sources and equipment related to construction (Chapter 46, Community Noise Control, 1996). Any noise source that emits noise levels in excess of the maximum permissible sound levels cannot be operated without first obtaining a noise permit from the State Department of Health. Although the permit does not attenuate noise per se it regulates the hours during which excessive noise is allowed. The contractor will obtain and comply with conditions attached to the permit.

Site work will create opportunities for erosion (fugitive dust and suspended sediment in runoff). Grading impacts can be mitigated by adhering to approved grading/construction plans prepared pursuant to Chapter 14, Articles 13, 14, and 15 Revised Ordinances of Honolulu.

The City and County of Honolulu enacted Rules for Water Quality on August 16, 2017. The Rules provide standards for design, selection, and maintenance of best management practices (BMPs) to protect the City's drainage infrastructure and receiving waters from pollution attributable to "land disturbance, surface hardening, and land use activities" (from Rules, 2017). A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan detailing construction and post­construction BMPs will be prepared and submitted to the Department of Planning and Permitting for review and approval.

Site work will not exceed one acre thus a NPDES General Permit Authorizing Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity will not be required from the State Department of Health.

Areas disturbed by construction will be restored to pre-construction conditions or better.

Construction debris will be hauled to a construction waste disposal site (landfill) in Nanakuli. Green waste will be hauled to the H-POWER plant at Campbell Industrial Park for incineration.

Historic properties were not observed on the school grounds thus impacts on archaeological features are not anticipated. The consulting archaeologists (2017), however, pointed out:

"Although no historic properties were discovered during a previous study in the project area (Hunkin et.al 2010), the DOE wastewater system improvements at Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School, on-site archaeological monitoring was recommended for any future subsurface activities. This recommendation is based on the knowledge that the school is more than 50 years old and has the potential for historical subsurface remains associated with its early foundation. Additionally, given the high number of LCA awards in the vicinity of the project area, the schools' location near the coast, and the soil types underlying the campus, there

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is a potential for both pre- and post-Contact cultural material deposits in a subsurface context with the campus grounds.

Early consultation with SHPD is recommended to gain resolution of any need for further archaeological study and to obtain a determination letter (as per HAR §13-275-3)."

The Literature Review/Field Inspection Report summarized traditional accounts of Waimanalo and its history of cattle ranching, sugar cane cultivation, military use, diversified agriculture, and residential activities. In the absence of historic property at the school in general and the building site specifically, the absence of archaeological features also apply to cultural resources.

Construction vehicles hauling workers and material will contribute to traffic on roads leading to Waimanalo and on Kalanianaole Highway fronting the school. Material deliveries will be scheduled to minimize impacts on local traffic. Material unloading will occur on or near the east side of building site so as not to interfere with on-campus vehicle circulation and promote student and worker safety. The Honolulu Police Department recommended lithe developer evaluate the outcome of the traffic flow affected by the construction vehicles commuting to the project site, especially large construction vehicles traveling on Kalanianano/e Highway." In lieu of the HPD recommendation and if warranted the general contractor can arrange escorts for large construction vehicles traveling on Kalanianao/e Highway.

Construction will not take place within the Kalanianaole Highway right-of-way thus traffic movement on the Highway should not be affected and a Traffic Management Plan does not seem necessary. If necessary, a flagman can be used for traffic control when large construction vehicles exit the School grounds.

B. Long-term Impacts

The new building will provide Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School a stand­alone dedicated facility for fostering its science, technology, and media curriculum. The project will directly benefit these programs and serve as a model of integrated and sustainable architectural and engineering design. General sustainable features disclosed in Section 1 of this assessment included energy efficient equipment, water management systems, lighting controls (natural and power), and post-construction stormwater management. In effect, the design of the building and its support systems are being tested and evaluated. It is anticipated that systems with positive impacts will be replicated in other public school buildings and those with not so positive impacts giving way to alternative systems.

The STM program will provide a place for learning and hands-on opportunities for students interested in science, technology, and media programs. One long-range goal of the Department of Education to provide students the skills for the 21 5t century workforce in the State of Hawai'i. The STM building and STM curriculum go hand in hand reinforcing the DOE commitment to achieving this desired educational goal.

The project is not anticipated to increase student enrollment. It is anticipated, however, that the new building may increase student interest in science, technology, and media programs.

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Increases in water consumption and wastewater flow are not expected. The Board of Water Supply commented that the water system is adequate to accommodate the proposed development. The final decision on the availability of water will be confirmed when the building permit application is submitted for approval (Board of Water Supply Comment).

Impacts on air quality, acoustical quality, and water quality are not anticipated. Pollutant generating activities or uses are not associated with the building or uses.

Solid waste will be collected and sorted by bins for recycling. Solid waste quantities have not been determined.

The building will contribute roof runoff to the surrounding environment. Runoff will flow into landscaped areas around the building for percolation into the ground (bio-filtration). In addition, ground areas will be sloped to convey surface flow away from the building into grass areas or retention swales. Flow may also be directed to the drain inlet in the southwest corner of the building site.

Native plants will be planted areas around the building. Said landscaping would be in keeping with the native plant names associated with the School buildings.

There are no identified significant views or view planes to and from the campus. The new building will present a new 'object' to be seen on campus and a building whose architectural design differs from existing school buildings. Building Perspectives are shown on Sheet A900. The STM building should not be visible from Kalanianaole Highway as it is behind and lower in height than the Waimanalo Public Library which faces the Highway.

The Department of Parks and Recreation indicated the project will not impact any program or facility of the Department (Department of Parks and Recreation Comment).

The new building will not affect existing City and County of Honolulu land use controls for the property and School. Public uses and structures such as public schools are a permitted use in the residential zoning district under the current County zoning ordinance.

The Department of Planning and Permitting commented that the Final Environmental Assessment discuss compliance with certain objectives and policies of the current Koolau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan (KPSCP).

The proposed project is consistent with Institutional Use policies for Existing Campuses (Section 3.7.1) and Guidelines for Architectural Character (Section 3.7.2). The policy allows expansion of facilities and programs within the campuses they presently occupy. The new building is less than two stories in height, has a low building coverage ratio and profile, and its architectural character is consistent with the purpose and theme of the proposed use.

Policies and guidelines for School and Library Facilities (Section 4.7) do not appear applicable to the proposed project.

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Although Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is designated for use as an emergency shelter in the event of a potential disaster the proposed STM building is neither planned nor designed for use as an emergency shelter (Civic and Public Safety Facilities and Community Resilience, Section 4.8).

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A. No Action I Delay the Action

A No Action / Delay the Action alternative will maintain the status quo of the physical environment and preclude the occurrence of all impacts, short and long term, beneficial and adverse disclosed in this Assessment. A No Action alternative will not achieve the stated objectives of the project. Delaying the Action only suspends the project until such time that it can be constructed.

B. Alternative Location

A fenced play court near the southeastern end was identified as an alternate location. The court is located away from School buildings and construction at this location should have minimal environmental impacts. Construction activities and associated impacts would not differ substantially from that disclosed in this assessment. However, construction at this location would have less intrusive impacts (dust and noise) on classroom settings.

This location was dropped from consideration because the School desired a location near the center or campus, more accessible to students, and visible from the front of the campus. Potential acts of vandalism were a concern at this location.

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PERMITS AND APPROVALS

Permits required for the project and responsible authorities are identified below. Additional permits and approvals may be required depending on final construction plans.

State of Hawai'i

Department of Health

Variance from Pollution Control (Noise Permit) Disability and Communication Access Board

Department of Land and Natural Resources

State Historic Preservation Division---Section 6E Historic Site Review

City and County of Honolulu

Department of Planning and Permitting

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Building Permit for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Sidewalk/Driveway and Demolition Work Certificate of Occupancy Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Grubbing, Grading, and Stockpiling Permit Trenching Permit

Board of Water Supply

Building Permit Construction Plan Review

Honolulu Fire Department

Fire Plans Review

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AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS [TO BE] CONSULTED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS

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The Draft Environmental Assessment for the Waimimalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science, Technology, and Media Building was published in the Office of Environmental Quality Control Environmental Notice of November 8, 2017. Publication initiated a 3~-day public review period ending on December 8, 2017. The Draft Environmental Assessment was mailed to the agencies and organizations identified below requesting comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment. An asterisk * identifies agencies and organizations that submitted written comments during the review period. All comment letters and responses are found in Appendix B.

State of Hawai'i Department of Health

*Environmental Planning Office Department of Land and Natural Resources

Historic Preservation Division

City and County of Honolulu *Board of Water Supply *Department of Parks and Recreation Department of Planning and Permitting *Police Department *Fire Department

Others Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. Waimanalo Neighborhood Board No. 32 The Honorable Laura Thielen, 25th Senatorial District The Honorable Chris Lee, 51 st Representative District The Honorable Ikaika Anderson, Honolulu City Council Waimanalo Public Library (Placement)

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DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE 7

Chapter 200 (Environmental Impact Statement Rules) of Title 11, Administrative Rules of the State Department of Health, establishes criteria for determining whether an action may have significant effects on the environment (§11-200-12). The relationship of the proposed project to these criteria is discussed below.

1) Involves an irrevocable commitment to loss or destruction of any natural or cultural resource;

Natural and cultural resources will not be "lost" since none are present on the building site.

It is a standard construction practice that all who perform site work are informed of proper protocols if burials or historical features are unearthed. If burials or features are unearthed, work in the immediate area will cease and historic authorities notified for disposition of the finds per State law.

2) Curtails the range of beneficial uses of the environment;

The proposed [STEM] STM building and the existing play court Ilawn are both beneficial uses of the affected environment. It was determined, however, that the benefits of an educational use outweigh the benefits of a recreational use at this location.

3) Conflicts with the state's long-term environmental policies or goals and guidelines as expressed in chapter 344, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and any revisions thereof and amendments thereto, court decisions or executive orders;

The project does not conflict with long-term environmental pOlicies, goals, and guidelines of the State of Hawai'i.

4) Substantially affects the economic or social welfare of the community or State;

The project will not substantially affect the economic or social welfare of the State. In the long-term the [s.+EM] STM Building will provide a facility to foster student learning, expose students to new and innovative curricula, and promote education in general.

5) Substantially affects public health;

Public health will not be adversely affected during construction. Short-term environmental impacts in the form of fugitive dust, noise from construction equipment, and minor erosion can be expected. These impacts will be mitigated by measures described in this Assessment and a Grading Plan to be submitted for government approval.

6) Involves SUbstantial secondary impacts, such as population changes or effects on public facilities;

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Population changes and effects on public facilities are not anticipated as a result of the project.

7) Involves a substantial degradation of environmental quality;

Substantial degradation of environmental quality is not anticipated. The [&+EM] STM building is less than 5,000 square feet and proposed in an area that has been disturbed by prior construction, an asphalt play court, and assorted landscaping.

8) Is individually limited but cumulatively has considerable effect upon the environment or involves a commitment for larger actions;

The proposed action does not involve a commitment for a larger action. It does, however, involve a commitment for providing students a facility where they can engage and further their interest and gain skills in science, technology, and media production.

9) Substantially affects a rare, threatened or endangered species, or its habitat;

Rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna are not found on the building site or on the school grounds.

10) Detrimentally affects air or water quality or ambient noise levels;

Ambient air quality will be affected by fugitive dust and combustion emissions during construction but can be controlled by measures stipulated in this Assessment. Construction noise may be pronounced during site preparation work but should diminish once the structural improvements are completed. All construction activities will comply with air quality and noise pollution regulations of the State Department of Health.

A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan will detail construction and post-construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) for protecting water quality.

11) Affects or is likely to suffer damage by being located in an environmentally sensitive area such as a flood plain, tsunami zone, beach, erosion-prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary, fresh water, or coastal waters.

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School and thus the building site are not located in an environmentally sensitive area.

12) Substantially affects scenic vistas and view planes identified in county or state plans or studies, or,

The School is neither identified as a visual resource nor located within scenic vistas or view planes identified in county or state plans.

13) Requires substantial energy consumption.

SUbstantial energy consumption is not anticipated. Energy efficient and energy saving systems and building design will aid in reducing energy use.

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REFERENCES

Chu, Michael S. and Robert B. Jones. 1987. Coastal View Study. Prepared for City and County of Honolulu, Department of Land Utilization.

Cultural Surveys Hawai'i. March 2017. Draft Archaeological Literature Review and Field Inspection for the Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School STEM Building Project, Waimanalo Ahupua'a, Ko'olaupoko District, O'ahu TMK: [1]4-1-009:012

Department of Education, State of Hawai'i. No Date. Official Enrollment Count, SY 16-17.

Department of General Planning, City and County of Honolulu. 1988 (As Amended). General Plan Objectives and Policies.

Department of Parks and Recreation. April 1997. Index of O'ahu Parks and Facilities.

Department of Planning and Permitting, City and County of Honolulu. December 2008. Land Use Ordinance (As Amended).

Department of Planning and Permitting, City and County of Honolulu. August 2000. Ordinance No. 00-47 To Adopt the Development Plan for Koolaupoko of the City and County of Honolulu.

Department of Geography, University of Hawai'i at Hilo. 1998. Atlas of Hawai'i Third Edition. University of Hawai'i Press. Honolulu.

Federal Emergency Management Agency. November 2014. Flood Insurance Rate Map. Community Panel No. 15003C0380H and 15003C0385G.

Mink, John F. and L. Stephen Lau. February 1990 Revised. Aquifer Identification and Classification for O'ahu: Groundwater Protection Strategy for Hawai'i. Water Resources Research Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Park, Gerald Urban Planner. June 2017. Field Observation.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. August 1972. Soil Survey Report for Islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, State of Hawaii. In Cooperation with the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station.

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APPENDIX A

Draft Archaeological Literature Review and Field Inspection for the Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School STEM Building Project, Waimanalo Ahupua'a, Ko'olaupoko District, O'ahu TMK: [1] 4-1-009:012

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APPENDIXB

Environmental Assessment Comments and Responses

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KIRK CALDWELL MAYOR

Mr. Gerald Park

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 1000 Uluohla Street, Suite 309, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

Phone" (808) 768-3003 • Fax: (808) 768-3053 Website www.honolulu.gov

November 8,2017

Gerald Park Urban Planner 95-595 Kanamee Street, Suite 324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Dear Mr. Park:

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MICHELE K. NEKOTA DIRECTOR

JEANNe: C. ISHIKAWA DEPUTY DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science, Technology and Media Building Tax Map Key: [1} 4-1-009: 012 Waimanalo, Hawaii

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the subject Draft Environmental Assessment.

The Department of Parks and Recreation has no comment. As the proposed project wil: haVe no impact on any program or facility of tile Department, you may remove us as a consulted party to the balance of the EIS process.

Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Reid, Planner at 768-3017.

MKN:jr (708555)

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Mr. Gerald Park

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 801 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET' HONOLULU, HAWAI! 96813 TElEPHONE" (808) 529-3111' INTERNET: www.honolulupd.org

November 8,2017

Gerald Park Urban Planner 95-595 Kanamee Street, No. 324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789

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This is in response to your letter of October 30,2017, requesting comments on a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science, Technology, and Media Building project.

The Honolulu Police Department has reviewed this project and has concems regarding the safe flow of vehicular traffic.

We recommend that the developer evaluate the outcome of the traffic flow affected by the construction vehicles commuting to the project site, especially large construction vehicles traveling on Kalanianaole Highway. We also recommend that the developer provide a traffic mitigation plan to implement traffic controls and management (e.g., flag persons, clear signage and cones, special duty officers, etc.) for construction vehicles driving to and from the work site. This will ensure a safe means of ingress/egress for construction vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians in the vicinity.

If there are any questions, please call Major Gordon Gomes of District 4 (Kaneohe) at 723-8639.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this project.

Sincerely,

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Susan Ballard, Chief of Police Honolulu Police Department City and County of Honolulu 801 S. Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813

Dear Chief Ballard:

9S 595 Ka"3me e 5\ Subject: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School New Science, Technology, and Media Building n:::24

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Thank you for reviewing the Draft Environmental Assessment prepared for the subject project. We offer the responses below in the order they were presented.

If warranted the general contractor can arrange escorts for large construction vehicles traveling on Kalanianaole Highway.

A flag person can be posted for traffic control at the entry and exit driveWays onto Kalanianaole Highway. As stated in your comment" [T]this will ensure a safe means of ingress/egress for construction vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians in the vicinity."

The participation of the Honolulu Police Department in the environmental assessment review process is appreciated.

Sincerely,

GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER

i:;t:-c: J. Mihara, DOE, OSFSS

KIRK CALDWELL MAYOR

HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 636 South Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813,5007 Phone: 808-723-7139 Fax: 808-723-7111 Internet: WINW.honolulu.gov/hfd

November 17, 2017

MANUEL p. NEVES <'IRE CHIEF

LIONEL CAMARA JR DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

Mr. Gerald Park Gerald Park Urban Planner 95-595 Kanamee Street, #324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Dear Mr. Park:

Subject: Draft Environmental Assessment Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School, New Science, Technology,

and Media Building Waimanalo, Hawaii Tax Map Key: 4-1-009: 012

In response to your letter dated October 30, 2017, regarding the abovementioned subject, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) determined that there will be no significant impact to fire department resources provided the following is complied with:

1. Fire department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located not more than 150 feet (46 meters) from fire department access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. (National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]1 ; Uniform Fire Code [UFC]TM, 2012 Edition, Section 18.2.3.2.2.)

A fire department access road shall extend to within 50 feet (15 meters) of at least one exterior door that can be opened from the outside and that provides access to the interior of the building. (NFPA 1; UFCTM, 20012 Edition, Section 18.2.3.2.1.)

2. A water supply approved by the county, capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection, shall be provided to ali premises upon which facilities or buildings, or portions thereof, are hereafter constructed, or moved into or within the county. When any portion of

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a water supply on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the AHJ [Authority Having Jurisdiction]. (NFPA 1; UFCTM, 2012 Edition, Section 18.3.1, as amended.)

3. Submit civil drawings to the HFD for review and approval.

Should you have questions, please contact Battalion Chief Wayne Masuda of our Fire Prevention Bureau at 723-7151 or wmasuda@honolulu.gov.

SDB/DB:bh

Sincerely,

~;tJ.5~ SOCRATES D. BRATAKOS Assistant Chief

GERALD PARK Urban Planner

Planning

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95-595 Kanamee St #324 Mililani. HawaII 96789

Telephone

18081 625-9626

e-mail gpark@gpup biz

January 4, 2018

Manual P_ Neves, Fire Chief Fire Department City and County of Honolulu 636 South Street Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-5007

Dear Chief Neves:

Subject: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School New Science, Technology, and Media Building

Tax Map Key: 4-1-009: 012 Waimanalo, Hawaii

Thank you for reviewing the Draft Environmental Assessment prepared for the subject project. We offer the responses below in the order they were presented.

1. Fire Department Access Road and 2. Water Supply

As stated in the Draft EA, "A fire department access driveway will be constructed from the eastern end of the Library parking lot and along the east side of the Library to the building site. The 20-foot wide surface will be constructed of grass pavers. A fire hydrant will be installed at the end of the driveway."

3. Civil Drawings

Civil drawings will be submitted to the HFD for review and approvaL

The participation of the Honolulu Fire Department in the environmental assessment review process is appreciated.

Sincerely,

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BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 630 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET HONOLULU, HI 96843

www.boardofwatersupply.com

Mr. Gerald Park Gerald Park Urban Planner

November 22, 2017

95-595 Kanamee Street, Suite 324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Dear Mr. Park:

KIRK CALDWELL. MAYOR

BRYAN P,ANDAYA, Chair KAPUA SPROAT, Vice Chair DAVID C. HUUHEE KAY C. MATSUI RAY e. SOON

ROSS S. SA5AMURA, Ex-Officio JADE T. BUTAY, Ex-Officio

ERNESTY. W. LAU, P.E Manager and Chief Engineer

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Subject: Your Letter Dated October 30,2017 Requesting Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School's New Science, Technology, and Media Building off Kalanianaole Hiqhwav - Tax Map Kev: 4-1-009: 012

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School building project.

The existing water system is adequate to accommodate the proposed development. However, please be advised that this information is based upon current data, and therefore, the Board of Water Supply reserves the right to change any position or information stated herein up until the final approval of the building permit application. The final decision on the availability of water will be confirmed when the building permit application is submitted for approval.

When water is made available, the applicant will be required to pay our Water System Facilities Charges for resource development, transmission, and daily storage.

The on-site fire protection requirements should be coordinated with the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Honolulu Fire Department.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert Chun, Project Review Branch of our Water Resources Division at 748-5443.

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Ernest Y.W. Lau, PE, Manager Board of Water Supply 630 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawai'i 96843

Dear Mr. Lau:

Subject: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School New Science, Technology, and Media Building

Tax Map Key: 4-1-009: 012 Waimanalo, Hawai'i

Thank you for reviewing the Draft Environmental Assessment prepared for the subject project. We offer the responses below in the order they were presented.

It is understood that the existing water system is adequate to supply the new development and the final decision on availability will be confirmed when the building permit application is submitted for approval.

The Department of Education will pay the Water Facilities System Charge for resource development, transmission, and daily storage.

On-site fire protection reqUirements will be coordinated with the Fire Prevention Bureau

We thank the Board of Water Supply for participating in the environmental assessment review process.

Sincerely,

GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER

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KIRK CALDWELL MAYOR

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 650 SOUTH KING STREET, 7TH FLOOR· HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813

PHONE: (808) 768-8000 • FAX: (808) 768-6041 DEPT. WEB SITE: www.honoluludpp.org • CITY WEB SITE: www.honoiulu.gov

December 7,2017

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KATHY K SOKUGAWA ACTING DIRECTOR

TIMOTHY F. T. HIU DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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Mr. Gerald Park Gerald Park Urban Planner 9S-S95 Kanamee Street, Sutte 324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789

Dear Mr. Park:

SUBJECT: Request for Comments Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School- Science, Technology, and Media Building (STEM) - Draft Environmental Assessment 41-1330 Kalanianaole Highway - Waimanalo Tax Map Key 4-1-009: 012

This responds to your request for review comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) received October 31,2017 for the Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School STEM Building for the Department of Education, State of Hawaii.

Comments from the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), include the following:

1. The Project shall comply with the prevailing soil erosion and storm water quality standards as updated in the "Rules Relating to Water Quality," effective August 16, 2017 (Site Development Division, Civil Engineering Branch);

2. Please address/correct what appears to be minor inconsistencies:

a. The beginning of the DEA refers to the proposed Science, Technology, and Media Building as "STM," but later refers to it as the "STEM" building.

b. The site plan and Page 2's text description of the finished floor elevation is 26 feet S inches, while the text on Page 3 says 27 feet 4 inches. (Planning Division, Community Action Plans Branch);

3. The DEA refers to an older version of the Koolau Poko Sustainable Communities Plan (KPSCP). Please discuss the project's compliance with the current KPSCP, adopted in August 2017, in the Final Environmental Assessment.

a. In particular, please address compliance with the land use policies in Section 3.7.1 and guidelines in Section 3.7.2.

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b. Also address the project's compliance with the public facilities and infrastructure policies and guidelines, especially those of Section 4.7. "School and Library Facilities" as well as Section 4.8. "Civic and Public Safety Facilities and Community Resilience." For the latter, the focus should be on the guidelines of Section 4.8.2. If the new facility can serve a secondary function as an emergency shelter and be designed to withstand a Category 3 hurricane, it would be a great asset to the entire community. (Planning Division, Development Plans and Zone Change Branch); and

In elevation drawings, show building height envelope with maximum height and height setbacks (refer to the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) 21-3.70-1 (c)). If the proposed building does not meet LUO development standards, a waiver permit would be needed. (Land Use Permits Division, Urban Design Branch)

Should you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Janet Lau of our Urban Design Branch at (808) 768-8033 or by email at janet.lau@honolulu.gov.

Very truly yours,

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January 4, 2018

Kathy Sokugawa, Acting Director Department of Planning and Permitting City and County of Honolulu 650 South King Street, 7th Floor Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813

Dear Ms. Sokugawa:

Subject: Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School New Science, Technology, and Media Building

41-1330 Kalanianaole Highway Tax Map Key: 4-1-009: 012 2017/ELOG-2245(JL 1)

Thank you for reviewing the Draft Environmental Assessment prepared for the subject project We offer the responses below in the order they were presented.

1. Site Development Division, Civil Engineering Branch

As stated in the Draft EA the project will comply with the City and County of Honolulu new Rules for Water Quality. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan will be submitted to the Department of Planning and Permitting for review and approval.

2. Planning Division, Community Action Plans Branch

a. The term STEM has been replaced by STM (Science, Technology, and Media) in the text of the Final EA except where STEM is used in the archaeological report and excerpts from the report.

b. The inconSistency pointed out by this comment will be corrected. The correct finished floor elevation is 26.5'.

3. Planning Division, Development Plans and Zone Change Branch

It was stated in the Draft EA that the Project was evaluated under the objectives and guidelines of the 2000 Koolaupoko Sustainable Communities Plan.

a. The proposed project is consistent with Institutional Use policies for Existing Campuses (Section 3.7.1) and Guidelines for Architectural Character (Section 3.7.2). The policy allows expansion of facilities and programs within the campuses they presently occupy. The new building is less than two stories in height, has a low building coverage ratio and profile, and its architectural character is consistent with the purpose and theme of the proposed use.

b. Policies and guidelines for School and Library Facilities (Section 4.7) do not appear applicable to the proposed project

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Although Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School is deSignated for use as an emergency shelter in the event of a potential disaster the proposed STM building is neither planned nor designed for use as an emergency shelter.

4. Land Use Permits Division, Urban Design Branch

Sheets A401 and A402 have been revised to show the building height envelope and yard setbacks.

The participation of the Department of Planning and Penmitting in the environmental assessment review process is appreciated.

Sincerely,

GERALD PARK URBAN PLANNER

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Mr. Gerald Park Gerald Park Urban Planner 95-595 Kanamee Street, #324 Mililani, Hawaii 96789 Email: gpark@gpuP.biz

Dear Mr. Park:

STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

P. o. BOX 3378 HONOLULU. HI 96801-3378

December 4,2017

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SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School Science Technology and Media Building TMK: (1) 4-1·009: 012 par

The Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Planning Office (EPO), acknowledges receipt of your DEA to our office via the OEQC link: http://oegc2.doh.hawaii.gov/EA EIS Library/2017 -11-08-0A-DEA·Waimanalo-Elem-and-lnt-School-STM­Building.pdf

We understand from the OEQC publication form project summary that 'The proposed project will provide a stand­alone facility where students can leam and apply rigorous scientific inquiry and engineering design as an educational process. It is also a facility where students can engage in video and multi-media production."

Hawaii's environmental review laws require Environmenlal Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) to consider health in the discussion and the mitigation measures to reduce negative impacts. In its definition of 'impacts,' §11·200-2, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) includes health effects, whether primary (direct), secondary (indirect), or cumulative. Further, §11-200-12(b)(5), HAR, lists public health as one of the criteria for determining whether an action may have a significant impact on the environment.

We advocate that you consider health from a broad perspective; one that accounts for the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing. Community well-being can be impacted by access to physical activity, health care, feelings of social connectedness and safety. Design solutions that take these factors into consideration positively contribute to the social determinants of health in a community, improving the well-being of those who live there by influencing health promoting behaviors. Social determinants contribute to preventable chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

In the development and implementation of all projects, EPO strongly recommends regular review of State and Federal environmental health land use guidance. State standard comments to support sustainable healthy design are provided at: http1Ihealth.hawaii.gov/epolianduse. Projects are required to adhere to all applicable standard comments.

We suggest you review the requirements of the Clean Water Branch (Hawaii Administrative Rules {HARj, Chapter 11-54-1.1, -3, 4-8) and/or the National Pollutant DiSCharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (HAR, Chapter 11-55) at: http://health.hawaii.govlcwb. If you have any questions, please contact the Clean Water Branch (CWB), Engineering

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Section at (808) 586-4309 or cleanwaterbranch@doh.hawaii.gov. If your project involves waters of the U.S., it is highly recommended that you contact the Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch at: (808) 835-4303.

Please note that all wastewater plans must conform to applicable provisions (HAR, Chapter 11-62, "Wastewater Systems'). We reselVe the right to review the detailed wastewater plans for conformance to applicable rules. Should you have any questions, please review online guidance at http1lheatlh.hawaiLgovlwastewater and contact the Planning and Design Section of the Wastewater Branch (WWB) at (808) 586-4294.

If temporary fugitive dust emissions could be emitted when the project site is prepared for construction andlor when construction activities occur, we recommend you review the need andlor reqUirements for a Clean Air Branch (CAB) permit (HAR, Chapter 11-60.1 'Air Pollution Contror). Effective air pollution control measures need to be provided to prevent or minimize any fugitive dust emissions caused by construction work from affecting the surrounding areas. This includes the off·site roadways used to enterlexit the project. The control measures could include, but are not limited to, the use of water wagons, sprinkler systems, and dust fences. For questions contact the Clean Air Branch via e·mail at: Cab.General@doh.hawaii.govorcall (808) 586-4200.

Any waste generated by the project (that is not a hazardous waste as defined in state hazardous waste laws and regulations), needs to be disposed of at a solid waste management facility that complies with the applicable provisions (HAR, Chapter 11-58.1 "Solid Waste Management Control"). The open buming of any of these wastes, on or off stte, is strictly prohibited. You may wish you review the Minimizing Construction & Demolition Waste Management Guide at: http://health.hawaii.QOv/shwblfilesl2016/05/constdem16.pdf Additional information is accessible at: http://health.hawaii.gov/shwb. For specific questions call (808) 586-4226.

If noise created during the construction phase of the project may exceed the maximum allowable levels (HAR, Chapter 11-46, "Community Noise Control') then a noise permit may be required and needs to be obtained before the commencement of work. Relevant information is online at hltp:/lhealth.hawaii.govlirhblnoise EPO recommends you contact the Indoor and Radiological Health Branch (IRHB) at (808) 586-4700 with any specific questions.

EPO also encourages you to examine and utilize the Hawaii Environmental Health Portal at: https:/leha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov. This site provides links to our e-Permitting Portal, Environmental Health Warehouse, Groundwater Contamination Viewer, Hawaii Emergency Response Exchange, Hawaii State and Local Emission Inventory System, Water Pollution Control Viewer, Water Quality Data, Wamings, Advisories and Postings.

You may also wish to review the draft Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) viewer at: http://eha·web.doh.hawaii.qov/oegc-viewer.This viewer geographically shows where some previous Hawaii Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) {Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 343j documents have been prepared.

The Hawaii Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAS) recommends the inclusion of access for persons with disabilities through all phases of design and construction. New construction and alteration work shall comply with all applicable accessibility requirements. Projects covered by §103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Hawaii administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 216 shall seek advice and recommendations from DCAB on any construction plans prior to commencing with construction. If you have any questions please contact DCAB at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.

To better protect public health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an environmental justice (EJ) mapping and screening tool called EJSCREEN. It is based on nationally consistent data and combines environmental and demographic indicators in maps and reports. EPO encourages you to

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explore, launch and utilize this powertul tool in planning your project, The EPA EJSCREEN tool is available at: http://www,epa,gov/ejscreen,

We hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions please contact us at DOH,epo@doh,hawaiLgov or call us at (808) 586-4337, Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Mahalo nui loa,

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c: Janna Mihara, OSSFS-Facilities Development Branch - PMS (via email: janna mihara@notes,K23,hLus) DOH: HEER, CWB, CAB, IRHB, WWB, PHP, DCAB {via email only}

Attachment 1; Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) viewer (of some past EA's, EIS's in area) Attachment 2: U.S. EPA EJSCREEN Report for Project Area

Comment received after the end of the 30-day review period, A reply is not required