2016.9.2 DOC3 HCDP Proposed Revisions Additions

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Steering Committee Review of Community Input, September 2016 Review Document 3 of 4 ■ "Develop a Public Access Sign program to be managed by the Planning Department to assist interested community groups in maintaining appropriate signage at public access points." Rationale: This is in response to site visits of local public access points and community input received directly to the Planning Department. This policy reinstates a defunct public access sign program that was previously managed by the Planning Department. ■ "Provide cultural and safetv information at trailheads." Rationale: This action is based on community input and research into the existing information available about trails in the Planning Area. The community voiced concern about whether visitors and trail users have adequate opportunity to learn trail routes and rules so as to avoid trespassing on private lands and other associated problems. 8. New K6kua Action to the National Park Service: "Explore expansion of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail in the Hamakua Planning Area." Rationale: This action is based on community input and the identified need to expand trails and cultural assets in the Hamakua Planning Area. 4.9 Preserving Sacred Place: Waipi`o Valley [This policy will be cited in the Waipi`o Section but'housed' in 5.13 Improve Parks & Recreation Facilities] 9. Revise County Action Policy 100 and add to the list of improvements: "Conduct Park facilities condition assessments and prioritize improvement funding. Update the "County of Hawai'i Recreation Plan: to reflect newly identified recreational priorities. Specific needs identified include: ■ Assess court conditions for basketball and tennis courts and prioritize these improvements (e.g., Hakalau tennis courts; Pepe'ekeo basketball courts, etc.). ■ Identify parks in need of playground equipment and pavilions. ■ "Assess and improve the restroom facilities at the Waipi'o Lookout to ensure they are adeauate for the number of users to the site and meet hveienic standards for maintenance and cleanliness." (GP 12.3 (f) & (e)) Rationale: This addition is in response to community complaints that the restrooms are not adequate for the number of users to the sites, that this is creating health and sanitation concerns for residents and visitors, and that the sanitation issues detract from the dignity and cultural significance of the site. HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) I Revision Doc. #3