Communication No. 2019-09- KCDP Amendments PD Review

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Communication No. 2019-09 1. To support and expedite the translation and implementation of the Kona CDP goals, objectives, policies, actions, and design guidelines as applied to proposed development projects; 2. To be a catalyst for creative excellence and innovation; 3. To foster public - private partnerships; 4. To promote coordination and collaboration among the community, government agencies, applicants, landowners, professionals, and educational institution s; 5. To provide education on best design practices to applicants, government staff, co mmunity members, educators and students; and, 6. To award and recognize exemplary projects. Although the Design Center will be administered by the Planning Department and staf fed by County employees, the department may organize a technical committee of interd isciplinary volunteers. Action LU 4.1a: As an option, consider budgeting and hiring independent contractor(s) to determine the structure of the Design Center and to establ ish a pilot program. During this interim period, the independent contractor will pr ovide recommendations to the Planning Director for land use applications requiring Design Center review (PD, 1 - 2). Action LU 4.1b: Create and fund positions to staff the Design Center (PD, 2 - 3). Policy LU - 4.2: Mandatory Review. The Design Center shall review and approve provide recommendations to the applicant prior to submittal of the application to the Planning Department for all master plans prepared for floating zone s (TODs/TNDs, Affordable Housing, Eco - Industrial) and Clustered Rural Subdivision PU Ds. Projects implementing these master plans, as well as any other project within the Kona CDP planning area, are encouraged, but not required, to be reviewed by the Desig n Center. Action LU 4.2a: Amend s Chapter 25 Zoning Code to require mandatory Des ign Center review (Enacted by plan) . Policy LU - 4.3: Expedited Permit Coordinated Processing. For projects reviewed by the Design Center, a staff member of the Design Cent er may be assigned to coordinate and expedite permit approvals for the proposed proj ect . Action LU 4.3a: Assign and train staff (PD, 1 - 2). 30