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common strategies used in visual impact assessments in other municipalities. These <br /> visual impact assessment tools would help achieve General Plan 7.2 Goals and policies <br /> 7.3 (b, e, h, i).] <br /> 449. Prioritize maintaining the views at scenic overlooks with a frequently maintained <br /> vegetation management program which includes eradication of invasive species. <br /> Coordinate this work with regular roadway vegetation management maintenance <br /> program. <br /> [Rationale: Based on identified challenges with vegetative management of existing scenic <br /> overlook and the prevalence of the views being obstructed by invasive species or other <br /> vegetation. See also Hamakua CDP 38, Kokua Action 9, and General Plan 7.2 (b), 7.3 (a, <br /> b, c, f).] <br /> 450. Maintain a continuing program to identify and inventory exceptional trees, forest areas, <br /> or groves/stands of trees. <br /> [Rationale: Based on Standards from General Plan 7.3 (g) and policies 7.4 (a-e) 8.3 (j, k, <br /> m.] <br /> 451. Maintain the Exceptional Tree Program for the recognition and protection of trees with <br /> significant or unique historical, ecological, cultural and/or aesthetic significance. <br /> [Rationale: Based on General Plan policy 7.3 (g).] <br /> 452. No variance shall be granted unless appropriate conditions are imposed to minimize <br /> adverse impacts on public views to, from, and along the shoreline. <br /> [Rationale: Based on Hamakua CDP Policy 17, General Plan goals 7.2 (a-c), and policies <br /> 7.3 (b), 8.3 (c, d). See also HRS 205A. <br /> 453. Do not allow incompatible development in areas of natural beauty that have been <br /> identified through the Scenic Resources Protection Program. <br /> [Rationale: Based on an identified need to identify natural beauty areas through a scenic <br /> resource protection program and restrict development appropriately to ensure scenic <br /> resources are not lost to development. Based also on General Plan policies 7.3 (h, i).] <br /> [Mapping] <br /> 454. Applications for Special Permits and environmental assessment reports for proposed <br /> changes of zone on property that may impact open space, viewsheds, and areas of <br /> natural beauty shall include visual impact assessments and propose conditions to <br /> mitigate scenic impacts. <br /> [Rationale: Based on identified needs to protect scenic resources, open space and <br /> natural beauty in the special permit process. Also based on Hamakua CDP policy 33 and <br /> Ka'u CDP policy 57.] <br /> Section 4: Community Placemaking 115 <br /> 'i_a <br />