Communication No. 2019-09- KCDP Amendments PD Review

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Communication No. 2019-09 in the Land Use element (see Section 4.6 Public Facilities, Infrastructure, and Services for these policies that apply to the Co d. Integrating the Coastal Resources. Kona is blessed with unique anchialine ponds, beautif ul sandy beaches, abundant coral reefs, and clear nearshore waters. What we do on the land impacts these coastal resources. The objectives are to manage the activities that are the major source of pollutants that reach the coastal waters through groundwa ter seepage or surface runoff, and to monitor the water quality to know when corrective action is in order. e. Protecting Sensitive Resources. Besi des the mauka lands, there are other sensitive resources that need to be protected through regulations and/or i ncentives. The first step is to classify what i.e., unique, rare, fragile, providing an essential support service, or other values. The second step is to develop a reliable inventory of these resources. This second step is a co nsiderable challenge given the varying stage of accuracy and completeness of the available information for each resource. Nevertheless, a centra l data gathering system needs to be developed that continually improves the state of knowledge. 2. Managing Access as a Linked Network of Open Spaces. Not all open spaces should have unrestricted public access (e.g., forest reserves, sacred sites). Where pu blic access is permitted, (e.g., trails, bikeways). While reaffirming the Guiding Principle for expanded recreation opportunities, the vision is also for residents and visitors to have the option to walk or bike to a beach or park, as well as drive on a scenic route. 3. Prioritizing Limited Financial Resources. a. Establishing Acquisition Priorities. The objective is to set clear priority criteria for land acquisition based on significance, extent of public use, or the extent of restrictions on other private use. 4. En suring Maintenance. Adequate funding shall should be budgeted for proper maintenance, particularly for resources open to the public. 4.3.3 Goals, Obje ctives, Policies, and Actions character together with the built environment, developed in harmony with ecological principles, where residents and visitors enjoy and interact w ith nature through a networked system that promotes a healthy active lifestyle, and where the financial and mor al commitment reflects the high level of caring that the Kona people have for the land. Objective ENV - 1: Managing Impacts. In order to minimiz e impacts on the land, make use of best management planning practices for any land - based endeavor by balancing public and private rights, and taking advantage of an ever - improving knowledge of resource sensitivity and natural processes. Policy ENV - 1.1: Ce ntral Environmental Resources Inventory. The County should be a central repository of environmental resources GIS data (including the metadata documentation), assist in inventory creation where there are data gaps, and assist in maintenance where there ar e no assigned maintenance responsibilities. 33