2016-07-25 South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Minutes_with_attachment

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Hawai'i County General Plan Review Process FACT SHEET Organization: County of Hawaii, Planning Department Project: Hawaii County General Plan Comprehensive Review GP Explained: The General Plan is the County's overriding policy document that guides long term development (local plans, zoning ordinances, infrastructure projects) on Hawaii Island. Where: Hawaii County (the entire Island of Hawaii) Why: The General Plan is reviewed every 10 years. The existing General Plan was adopted in 2005, and much has happened since then. GP Elements: The General Plan guides policy on a range of elements including: • Affordable Housing . Resource Management • Agriculture . Pedestrian Walkways and Bike Paths • Climate Change . Public Facilities and Services • Commercial Enterprise • Public Lands • Disaster Preparedness . Public Safety • Environmental Conservation • Roads and Traffic • Indoor/Outdoor Recreation . Transportation • Open Spaces and Public Access . Visitor Accommodation How the Process Works: The County Planning Director and Department review the existing General Plan and Community Development Plans (CDPs). They also conduct studies and technical analyses to identify possible amendments based on data and sound rationale. Throughout the process, County agencies, CDP Action/Steering Committees and the general public are engaged to solicit input. The Planning Director develops and submits a draft General Plan to the Planning Commissions for review, and then to the County Council for final review and adoption. CDPs & the General Plan: During the review process, CDPs will be assessed for consistency with the overarching General Plan. While many CDP recommendations will likely be included in the General Plan, any differences will need to be reconciled. The General Plan provides the island -wide vision; CDPs can stay focused on local policies that achieve the overall vision. Review Process Timeline: February 2015 — February 2018 P1: Gather Initial Community Input... February — June 2015 P2: Review Input, Prepare Recommended Amendments... June 2015 — April 2017 P3: Public Workshops, Public Review of Amendments... May — July 2017 P4: Planning Commission Hearings, Recommendations... Aug. 2017 — Jan. 2018 P5: Council Hearings, Readings, Adoption... starting approximately February 2018 Contact: Planning Department, County of Hawaii 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961-8288 Email: generalplan(c-)hawaiicounty.gov Keep in Touch: Sign-up for our eNews at: Hawaii County General Plan Updates Click on "Connect"