Recomended Hāmākua CDP Policy Rationale

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development on agricultural lands in exchange for the perpetual protection of contiguous blocks of lands for crop production. The program will also provide an opportunity to create affordable housing in rural areas. Towards this end, the guidelines could specify: ■ Specific areas, or types of areas, appropriate for Clustered Rural Subdivisions; ■ Minimum lot sizes; ■ Natural and cultural resources meriting protection and associated buffer areas, as applicable; ■ Minimum standards for roads and wastewater disposal; ■ Legal tools for permanent protection, maintenance of open space, and/or agricultural lands; ■ Connections to the open spaces of surrounding areas; ■ Connections to adjacent or nearest urban areas. Clustered Rural Subdivision Planned Unit Developments could base some criteria on applicable sections of Attachment C, CLUSTERED RURAL SUBDIVISION GUIDELINES from Mapping Kona's Future, Kona CDP, Vol. 1, September 2008 (http://www.hawaiicountycdp.info/north-and-south-kona-cdp/cdp-final- drafts/Final%20KCDP Sept%202008 text.pdf/view ) Policy 14 Develop incentives for Cluster Plan Developments and Clustered Rural Subdivisions 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. (See corresponding Policy 13 and Policy 8) Rationale: The intent of this policy is to explore possible incentives for Cluster Plan Developments and Clustered Rural Subdivisions in coastal areas that leave natural, open space buffer areas along the shoreline and other environmentally sensitive areas. Incentives could include expedited planning review, density bonuses, etc. See Policy 13 for more information. Policy 15 To ensure the preservation of historic and cultural village character, provide technical support to develop Town Revitalization Plans. Rationale: This policy is an acknowledgement that more collaborative work is needed from both the community and the Planning Department in order to realize the goals and objectives of revitalized towns in the Hamakua Planning Area. This policy directs the County to provide the necessary technical support to communities interested in developing their own town revitalization plans, which may include assistance in forming associations for Business Improvement Districts to seek grant funding, etc. For more information, see pages 102-113 of Appendix V4C. See also Community Action 46. 3.1.6 Community Action See the Community Action Guide for more details about the rationale for community actions for this section. .1.7 Land Use Guide Maps Recommended Changes and Rationz Note: All references to the 2005 General Plan refer to the County of Hawai'i General Plan February 2005 (As Amended). 251 Page