2017-06-01 Windward Planning Commission Minutes Exhibits 1-3 (Admin Matters)

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Michael J. Riehm, AIA, NCARB Riehm Owensby Planners Architects Page 4 May 1, 2015 for this is the wider the street, the more the motorist thinks it owns the space. Whereas in a narrower street, the pedestrian feels it controls the space. With the reduced minimum yards and narrower streets, the homes will do more to create a defined sense of space at the street, one of the design goals for the project. The main street is located in an access utility landscape easement which varies in width and the roadway pavement may be approximately ± 18 and 20 feet in width. F. Future Extensions of Streets. (HCC §23-44). Due the relative small size of the proposed project and limited amount of generated traffic flow, street extensions would compromise the scale and desired character of the proposed neighborhood, G. Intersection Angles; Corner Radius. (HCC §23-45). This request would allow streets to be permitted to intersect and have radius and or dimensions at the right-of-way lines to provide for a higher level of pedestrian safety at these locations. This will help with the traffic calming effect of the roadway network. One of the major impediments to safe pedestrian movement in a residential community is the large turning radius at street intersections. The large radius increases the walking distance from curb to curb, requiring the pedestrian to spend more time in the intersection. With this increased distance„ the pedestrian must calculate, far in advance, an oncoming vehicle, to determine if they are able to safely make the crossing. This is handled with more ease for some of the residents but becomes increasingly more difficult for the elderly. The reduced corner radius along with a reduced speed limit (± 15 m.p.h.) should provide for a more pedestrian friendly environment. H. Cul-de-sacs. (HCC §23-48). In lieu of a cul-de-sac, an alternate turnaround is used to provide a paving area that is more in scale with the character of the neighborhood versus a large expanse of pavement Surface. I. Grades and Curves. (HCC §23-50). The purpose of requesting a PUD designation for the project is to have increased design flexibility in developing a more creative master plan and community environment than would typically be possible through the use of a typical subdivision layout and standards. Street design is critical to achieving this goal, and as such, design flexibility is required. J. Protection From Existing or Proposed Arterial Streets. (HCC §23-51). Due to the unique layout of the lots, the two lots that are contiguous to Kawaihae Road shall have a front yard or side yard facing this street. The lot with the side yard facing Kawaihae Road has a large setback line from the road due to the location of the access utility landscape easement location. K. Sidewalks. (HCC §23-89). The project shall have sidewalks on one side of the street in some areas where possible but design flexibility is requested which may vary from the specifications of the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works,