2011-01-26 KCDP Minutes Final - Laserfiche WebLink

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Need to have a realistic calibration of building on a steep slope. What is a realistic pedestrian shed in Kona. What is a realistic landowner incentive to buy in to this new process. Suggestion to view what Honolulu is doing to develop the TOD over there. They have transition plans in the development of the TOD. 2. KCDP Implementation. Priority Projects – the Action Committee approves that all of the priorities are still relevant and discussed some of the implementation actions/initiatives that have occurred within the Transportation Implementation Plan: Part A – Tran 6. There was a motion by BoKahui and seconded by Bob Ward to revise the Priority Projects list and move the Creating Open Space Network to the top of the listing and add the word Plan. The motion passed unanimously. South and Mauka Kona Initiatives – the Action Committee started to discuss the initiative of the KCDP that address South and Mauka Kona. Pending issues affecting mauka/South Kona: The “waena” of Kona is shifting north 1)Mamalahoa Bypass- relieving volume of traffic with much of the through traffic around mauka towns. Several merchants report stable business, as folks now feel can pull out of the traffic and shop/dine. Need to create/enhance “sense of place” to attract destination visitors, like Holualoa does. 2)County Offices relocation to new West Hawaii Civic Center. Mostly affects Kailua, but some commercial rentals mauka too. 2011 adjustments. 3)Although several years away, University will relocate to its new Kalaoa site near Palamanui, leaving lots of vacant space mauka. 4)Judiciary is again studying a new site for a consolidation to a Kona Judiciary Complex in Kealakehe/Kalaoa. Will create a significant void. 5)Continued talk of the Hospital moving to new site in Kealakehe/Kalaoa. 6)The lack of social development rather than commercial development to support the community. The KCDP policies affecting mauka/South Kona: 1)Preserve Kona Coffee, rural villages and lifestyles 2)Protect open space and Agricultural 3)Direct growth toward and Strengthen existing communities 4)Existing rural towns be enlivened as rural TOD style TNDs 5)Agricultural subdivisions be clustered/Planned Unit Development to maintain open/agricultural character 6)Recognize the multi-value importance of our mauka lands 7)South Kona water system to remain terminated at the Hookena junction, limiting urban growth pressure south. KCDP Projects/Facilities for South Kona: 1)Set up/Plan Kona Watershed Partnership/program tm;E