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Summary of Proposed
Revisions to the Draft
Hamakua CDP
November 15, 2016
Note: From March 15 through June 15, 2016, the January 2016 Draft of the Hamakua Community
Development Plan (CDP) was available for public review and comment. From September through
November 2016, the Steering Committee held a series of meetings to review the input and consider
revisions. At each of those meetings, the committee voted on preliminary decisions for revising the
Draft CDP.
This document is a summary of those preliminary decisions. On December 2, 2016, the Steering
Committee is scheduled to recommend approval of a version of Draft CDP that incorporates the
revisions summarized in this document. The organization of this document follows the format of the
Draft CDP with additions displayed in red text, and deletions struck out.
Summary of Proposed Revisions to the Draft Hamakua CDP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 3: Preferred Land Use & Settlement Patterns.................................................................................1
3.1.4 Land Use Policy............................................................................................................................1
3.1.5 County Action..............................................................................................................................
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Section 4: Protect and Enhance Natural & Cultural Resources....................................................................4
4.2 Protect Coastal Resources..................................................................................................................4
4.2.4 County Action..............................................................................................................................4
4.8 Establish & Manage Public Access & Trails.........................................................................................5
4.8.4 County Action..............................................................................................................................
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4.8.5 Kokua Action................................................................................................................................
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4.9 Preserving Sacred Places: Waipi`o Valley............................................................................................6
4.9.3 Waipi'o Valley: County Action.....................................................................................................
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Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services......................................................................7
5.2 Expand Affordable Housing Options...................................................................................................7
5.2.3 County Action..............................................................................................................................7
5.3 Improve the Roadway Network..........................................................................................................7
5.3.4 County Action..............................................................................................................................
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5.3.6 Community Action.......................................................................................................................8
5.7 Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.................................................................................8
5.7.2 County Action..............................................................................................................................8
5.8 Improve Environmental Management Facilities.................................................................................8
5.8.3 County Action & 5.8.5 Community Action...................................................................................8
5.13 Expand Improve Parks & Recreation Facilities..................................................................................9
5.13.2 County Action............................................................................................................................9
Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local Economy...........................................................................................10
6.2 Strengthening Local Agriculture........................................................................................................10
6.2.3 County Action............................................................................................................................10
6.2.5 Community Action.....................................................................................................................10
6.6 Revitalize'' Real Retail Hamakua's Town Centers..........................................................................11
6.6.3 County Action............................................................................................................................11
6.6.4 Community Action.....................................................................................................................11
Chapter IV: Community Action Guide.........................................................................................................12
3.7.1 Land Use Guide Maps........................................................................................................................14
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Section 3: Preferred Land Use & Settlement Patterns
3.1.4 Land Use Policy
Policy 1:
With the adoption of the Hamakua CDP, Figures 2-13 9) are adopted as the effirsial
Land Use Guide PL&V F Map for the Hamakua CDP Planning Area. Future land use decisions in
the Hamakua CDP planning area shall be consistent with the Land Use Guide y Map, unless
the CDP and the General Plan are in direct conflict, in which case the General Plan shall be
controlling.
As with the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map, the CDP Land Use
Guide Map designates preferred future development patterns by indicating the general location
of various land uses in relation to each other. To maintain consistency, the land use category
definitions used in the CDP Land Use Guide Map are identical to those currently used in the
2005 General Plan LUPAG map.
See also Policy 12 for the County Action that aligns the CDP Land Use Guide P-g Map with the
General Plan. Policy 12 is necessary because the CDP Land Use Guide Map does not
automatically amend the General Plan.
[Note: With this change, all references to the Land Use Policy Map will be changed to Land Use
Guide Map in the CDP and all other future CDP documents.]
See pages 14-21 for proposed revisions to the'O'okala, Laupahoehoe, Hakalau, and Pauka'a
Land Use Guide Maps.
Policy 4:
In order to preserve larger lot agricultural lands for productive agricultural use, allow rural
development on lands near urban areas where an intermediate land use between residential
and productive agricultural areas is consistent with the surrounding uses and rural character.
This is reflected in the location of "Rural" (R) areas on the official Land Use Policy Map, which is
intended to facilitate changes of zone to "Residential and Agricultural District" (RA) or the
"Family Agricultural District" (FA).
The intermediate land use between residential and productive agricultural areas is intended to
serve as:
• A low density area that provides a transitional use buffer area between strictly
residential and commercial productive agriculture areas, and;
• A mix of personal or family -scale productive commercial or subsistence agricultural use
on all newly established parcels in the Rural area, and;
• Parcels having a median size of between 2 — 3 acres but in no case less than 1 acre in
size.
Areas beyond both the Urban Growth Boundary and Rural areas are to be preserved for
agricultural uses, open space, scenic viewsheds, and natural beauty areas.
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Policy 7:
In the official Land Use P,9 eye Guide Map for the Hamakua Planning Area, in the "Low Density
Urban" (LDU) and Medium Density Urban (MDU) categories, in those cases where provisions of
the zoning and subdivision code are inconsistent with the character of surrounding
neighborhoods, variances or PUDs that maintain consistent village/town character shall be
encouraged.
3. 1.5 County Action
Policy 12:
Amend the General Plan to reflect the following changes:
■ The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide should be consistent with to to the e##+eial
Hamakua CDP Land Use P,94ey Guide Map. If the definitions of land use designations in the
General Plan are revised, the following factors should guide land use designations in the
Hamakua Planning Area:
Factor 1: Minimize new coastal development.
Factor 2: Minimize encroachment onto eeFe agricultural lands.
Factor 3: Align with State Land Use District Boundary.
Factor 4: Align with County zoning.
Factor 5: Accommodate projected population growth.
Factor 6: Align with infrastructure — Potable Water.
Factor 7: Align with infrastructure — Roadway Network.
Factor 8: Align with infrastructure — Wastewater.
Factor 9: Ensure that commercial designations are appropriate — (MDU).
Factor 10: Ensure that industrial designations are appropriate and consistent.
More details on these factors can be found in the CDP Rationale section of the CDP. While
these factors cannot be applied absolutely in every land use situation, they should be
considered as important criteria when amending the General Plan.
■ Amend General Plan Table 14-5 to reflect the LUPAG map amendments. (Papa'ikou,
Laupahoehoe-Papa'aloa and Pa'auilo should no longer be identified as LUPAG Industrial
areas).
Policy 13:
Amend Chapter 25 of the Zoning Code and Chapter 23 of the Subdivision Code to allow
Clustered Rural Subdivisions "^i+ PevelepmeRts as an alternative to Cluster Plan Developments
(C.P.D.) Section 25-6-20.
Clustered Rural Subdivisions are intended for areas with rural designations, or that are de facto
rural areas adjacent to urban zoned areas (whereas Cluster Plan Developments are intended for
single-family RS zoning district). The Clustered Rural Subdivision provision would not be
appropriate if the result would create compact housing developments on agricultural lands
completely separate from existing urban areas with adequate infrastructure.
Policy 14:
Develop incentives for Cluster Plan Developments and Clustered Rural Subdivisions;,; -mal
meas that leave natural, open space buffer areas along the shoreline, streams, and gulches, or
adjacent to forest, conservation areas, or other culturally/environmentally sensitive areas.
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Section 4: Protect and Enhance Natural & Cultural Resources
4.2 Protect Coastal Resources
4.2.4 County Action
Policy 19:
Amend Planning Department Rule 11 to establish shoreline setbacks for the Hamakua CDP
Planning Area at the earliest stages of the land use planning and development process. The
minimum shoreline setback shall be either:
a) A minimum of 40 feet from the top of cliff, in addition to a distance equal to the average
elevation of the top of cliff within the subject parcel; or,
b) A minimum of 40 feet from the top of cliff, in addition to a distance equal to the
anticipated 100 years of erosion as determined by a coastal erosion study. This study,
including a cliff stability analysis and/or a geological analysis, shall be conducted by a
licensed engineer.
This policy shall only apply to properties that are located within the Special Management Area
and abutting or within five hundred feet of the shoreline. For lots created (final subdivision
approval or a legal lot of record as determined by the Planning Department) prior to the date of
adoption of the Hamakua CDP with an average lot depth of two hundred feet or less, the
shoreline setback line shall 40 feet from top of cliff.
Policy 20:
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4.8 Establish & Manage Public Access & Trails
8.4 County Action
Policy 48:
Establish a 'County of Hawai'i Public Access and Trail Program' with sufficient staff and
resources. Staff will be required to refer to this program in all permit reviews. Elements of this
program could include:
1. A comprehensive access inventory;
2. A public access rating system to help with prioritization;
3. Ensure comprehensive reviews of projects (on public or private lands) that will affect public
accesses and trails.
4. Establish a program to inventory ancient trails, cart roads, and old government roads in
coordination with appropriate State agencies. Ensure that publicly owned historic trails and
roads are properly identified and consultation occurs to protect the public's interests. (GP
12.3 (n) Highways Act of 1892)
5. Identify agencies/groups to develop, administer, and maintain public accesses, including
developing County capacity for this purpose;
6. Identify funding sources to purchase public access easement to priority areas;
7. When public access goals will involve several landowners, acquire the public access
incrementally as opportunities arise to do so;
8. Public accesses that cross private land will be acquired and held until appropriate
management of the accesses is in place;
9. Collaborate with State and Federal agencies on public accesses that require multi -agency
involvement;
10. Develop a standardized template to promote consistency and comprehensiveness in the
public access plans required 49y of landowners;
11. Partner with community organizations capable of assisting with public access management;
12. Work with State agencies (particularly with DOFAW) to coordinate, survey, develop, and
manage public trails and roads leading to forest reserves.
13. In co-sponsorship with the State when possible, acquire land for public access to historic
sites and objects and to the shoreline where safe transit does not already exist.
14. Reinstitute a Public Access Sign program managed by the Planning Department to assist
interested community groups in maintaining appropriate signage at public access points.
15. Provide cultural and safety information at trailheads.
The above actions can be implemented independently of each other and do not reflect
prioritization by their listing order."
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Policy 51:
Identify government roads (including roads -in -limbo, .;;Ad- ether eld- Feed Fights of way (;RGlu ipg
'paper roads' and train infrastructure remnants) with public access value for trails. If these
are being obstructed by private parties, aPA work to remove the obstructions.
4.8.5 Kokua Action
New Kokua Action to the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Superintendent:
Explore expansion of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail in the Hamakua Planning Area.
4.9 Preserving Sacred Places: Waipi'o Valley
Throughout Section 4.9 the Waipi'o Valley Stakeholders Alliance and the Traditional Waipi'o Taro
Farmers Association will be appropriately identified in the CDP and Community Action Guide.
4.9.3 Waipi'o Valley: County Action
Policy 54:
Designate Waipi'o Valley, including the Valley rim, as a Wahi Pana and create a resource
protection overlay and regulations that will protect Waipi'o Valley's natural resources, preserve
its storied past and perpetuate its agricultural traditions and unique rural lifestyle.
The Wahi Pana designation should address the following:
■ Create a Natural Resource Overlay Zone:
o Prepare viewshed siting guidelines in the County Zoning Code for parcels along the
southeast and eastern portions of Waipi'o Valley rim (GP Policy 7.3 (b));
o Extend the SMA boundary beyond Waipi'o Valley on the east and southeast Valley rim
to ensure that greater setbacks and viewshed protections are incorporated into the
review of structures in those areas;
■ Collaborate with Community Groups:
o Collaborate with the Waipi'o Valley community to develop a long range management
plan for Waipi'o that addresses public access, carrying capacity, resource management,
and potential funding sources for on-going maintenance of streams and roads.
o Support community organizations such as the Waipi'o Valley Stakeholders Alliance, the
Waipi'o Community Circle, the Traditional Waipi'o Taro Farmers Assoc., and Ha Ola O
Waipi'o Valley in developing and implementing a community-based watershed plan
based on the Waipi'o Valley Stream Management Plan.
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Section 5: Strengthen Infrastructure, Facilities, and Services
5.2 Expand Affordable Housing Options
5.2.3 County Action
Policy 65:
"Develop and implement a County -wide, cross -agency affordable housing plan.
■ EReeuFage Develop affordable housing options s4e4within existing towns and villages, near
services, and critical infrastructure.
■ Propose and support amendments to the County's taxing powers as a means to increase the
supply of affordable housing.
■ Revise the Zoning Code, Chapter 25, relating to'Ohana Dwellings and develop an Accessory
Dwelling Unit policy aimed at facilitating affordable housing and aging -in-place
opportunities. Evaluate and incorporate applicable policy criteria from City and County of
Honolulu's Chapter 21 ADU policy; see also www.accessorydwellings.org as a resource for
how other municipalities are handling accessory dwelling unit regulations.
■ Revise the building code requirements for renovating older houses to facilitate the
redevelopment of affordable housing.
5.3 Improve the Roadway Network
5.3.4 County Action
Policy 72:
To improve safe pedestrian access and increase aFteFial ^apaeity and connectivity in Honoka'a:
■ Make safety improvements to downtown Honoka'a based on Complete Streets and/or other
evidence -based planning principles.
■ Improvements to include: additional pedestrian crosswalks on Mamane Street,
additional sidewalk development (such as along Lehua Street), and safe, marked
walkways to parking areas servicing downtown.
■ Complete the extension linking Nkake and Pakalana Street to provide arterial redundancy
■ Explore alternatives in the management of Pakalana Street, such as its conveyance to the
State Department of Education or its conversion to a one-way traffic pattern. (GP 13.2.5.4.2
(e))
■ Provide a cross-town connection to Plumeria Street by extending Kamani Street. GP
13.2.5.4.2 (f);
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5.3.6 Community Action
Community Action 27:
Work with the owners of private roads and local community groups/associations to help identify
and de develop road management agreements that mitigate road closures and access
disagreements for public access and/or resident use. The following private roads have been
identified as examples of roads as needing improvements in their road management/access
strategies:
■ Mill Road in Papa'ikou
■ Beach Road to Honoka'a Landing
■ Blair Road in Laupahoehoe
5.7 Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
5.7.2 County Action
New Policy:
Develop an infrastructure prioritization designation such as Infrastructure Priority Area (IPA)
within the Hamakua CDP and designate Honomu, Laupahoehoe, Pa'auilo, and sections of
Honoka'a as priority areas in need of wastewater service.
Infrastructure prioritization designations should be based on the following criteria:
■ The area contains a mix of residential and commercial zoning;
■ The area lacks a core infrastructure component (municipal or community water,
wastewater, or roadways);
■ Redevelopment options (including the renovation of historic structures) and/or projected
commercial and residential growth (including affordable, multi -family housing) is hindered
by the lack of core infrastructure;
■ Highest priority should be given to areas that contain existing built -out parcels facing
regulatory constraints relating to parcel size, areas with historic buildings and structures in
need of renovation, and areas where affordable housing is lacking and development is
impeded by the lack of necessary infrastructure.
New Policy:
Develop wastewater systems at a cost-effective scale for small communities. Use infrastructure
priority area criteria in prioritizing communities for critical infrastructure improvements.
5.8 Improve Environmental Management Facilities
5.8.3 County Action & 5.8.5 Community Action
New County Action/Community Action:
Educate neighborhood watch groups or other community groups about how to actively identify
and report littering and illegal dump sites to the Department of Environmental Management.
Raise awareness of the issue through the use of outreach and social media tools to report sites
and offenders.
See more on how to report littering and dumps sites here: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/info/illegal-dumping/
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5.13 Expand Improve Parks & Recreation Facilities
13.2 County Action
Policy 100:
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, volleyball, 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 or develop new restroom facilities at the Waipi'o Lookout to ensure
they are adequate for the number of users to the site and meet hygienic standards for
maintenance and cleanliness.
(GP 12.3 (f) & (e))
Policy 101:
Complete the following recreation projects:
■ Solar -water heating for Laupahoehoe Swimming Pool
■ Re -roof: Honomu Gym, Papa'ikou Gym, Honoka'a pool facility and lower and upper field
concession buildings, Pa'auilo annex, Papa'aloa Gym/Annex, Papa'ikou gym/community
center;
■ Convert the old Honoka'a courthouse facility to use for community meetings and functions.
(Requires a management agreement with the State of Hawai'i, and relates the intent of GP
12.5.4(a))
■ Hazardous materials abatement at Papa'aloa Gym
■ Perform regular termite and other pest assessments/treatments at each Community Center
and Parks facility.
New Policy:
Continue to improve parks and recreation outreach efforts for youth and senior programs in
rural communities to ensure program and facility information is adequately available, promoted
online through accessible websites and through other mediums, and kept up-to-date to
facilitate maximum community participation.
New Policy:
Develop walking paths around existing ballparks and other park grounds, as feasible. These
walking paths should be level, paved footpaths that meet accessibility requirements whenever
possible.
0 Refer to existing Policy 103, and Kokua Actions 23, 38, 50, and 61.
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Section 6: Build a Sustainable, Local Economy
6.2 Strengthening Local Agriculture
6.2.3 County Action
New Policy:
Develop increased capacity for County -level agricultural specialists to liaise and coordinate with
State and Federal Agencies in improving and implementing policy, increasing agricultural
education, and promoting opportunities for expanding markets for locally grown products.
New Policy:
Evaluate County Zoning Code Section 15-5-72(a)(17) relating to "livestock production of
piggeries, apiaries, and pen feeding of livestock shall be [... ] located no closer than one thousand
feet away from any major public street or from any other zoning district."
■ Define what qualifies as a "piggery" or an "apiary";
■ Determine if the minimum distance of 1000 feet from any public street or other zone is
appropriate for each use referenced; recommend revision to minimum distance if research
justifies adopting new minimum distances.
6.2.5 Community Action
Community Action 44:
Strengthen t#e local agriculture value ^;ai;; through the following:
■ Develop a marketing brand for Hamakua products (Assist in the promotion of products
produced in Hamakua (GP 2.3(t)).
■ Support Farm to School/Farm to Table Programs, CSAs, and other local farm -to -consumer
initiatives;
■ Support and develop celebratory events that support agriculture (e.g., festivals, rodeos,
parades, community gathering events at farmers' markets, etc.).
■ Work to effectively manage or eradicate invasive species that impact agricultural
production.
■ Develop agricultural cooperatives to facilitate farming collaborations, cost- and resource -
sharing opportunities, provide a mechanism for marketing assistance and educational
opportunities, and coordinate with County, State, and Federal Agricultural specialists.
■ Pursue the development of incubator community kitchens for the production of value-
added agricultural products.
New Community Action:
To better address issues relating to the Lower Hamakua Ditch: form a cooperative community
group (for example, a "Friends of the Lower Hamakua Ditch" group) composed of adjacent
landowners to the ditch and other affected parties to advocate to and collaborate with the
Department of Agriculture in developing a cooperative management plan that would seek to
resolve issues relating to water quality, water efficiency, ditch maintenance, and to assess ditch
trail access opportunities.
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6.6 Revitalize' eEal Retail 4- Hamakua's Town Centers
6.6.3 County Action
New Policy:
Develop underutilized private and public properties within existing towns to be used as
gathering places, community gardens, open squares and markets, auxiliary parking lots
(including park and ride areas), and parks (including pocket and art parks, and outdoor
amphitheaters), etc.
Examples of underutilized parcels owned by the County are:
■ Honoka'a: TMK 4-5-005:010 on the corner of Mamane and Puakalo.
■ Papa'aloa: TMK 3-5-003:035 next to the Papa'aloa Gym.
■ '()'&kala: TMK 3-9-001:026 (Currently zoned Industrial) & TMK: 3-9-001:034 (between
'()'&kala town and Highway 19.
6.6.4 Community Action
New Community Action:
Promote the collaborative development, use, and management of community gardens in towns
and neighborhoods.
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Chapter IV: Community Action Guide
NOTE: While the Community Actions are part of the Community Development Plan, the Community
Action Guide itself contains supplemental information that is not part of the CDP adopted as ordinance.
The intent is to keep this document updated and 'dynamic' as circumstances and organizations change.
In that spirit, the Steering Committee proposes adding the following suggestions made during
Community Review of the Draft CDP:
Community Action 5: Add Board of Realtors as potential partners.
Community Action 11:
Add a bullet:
■ Work with the Hawai'i Tourism Authority (HTA) and possibly seek assistance through the
County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP) to develop appropriate cultural signage for
moku and ahupua'a boundaries.
Community Action 15:
1. In the "Potential Next Steps" section: Add: public access -focused groups can be formed to
manage specific accesses, such as "Friends of Public Access".
2. Add MAMA Mauka Makai Access as potential partners.
Community Actions 26-20: Add Pohaha I Ka Lani as potential partners (Waipi'o Valley).
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