Communication No. 2017-03- CDP Proposed Amendments

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Communication no. 2017-03 character and agricultural lands, protecting significant natural and cultural resources, providing a range of housing opportunities, and a process to constructively, efficiently, and fairly achieve these ends with the best practices and quality. Objective LU -1: Overall Growth Pattern. To identify areas where higher intensity growth areas should occur and areas where the rural character and open space along the shoreline should be preserved. Policy LU -1.1: Official Kona Land Use Map. The Official Kona Land Use Map (see Figure 4-7) shall define the Kona Urban Area (see Policy LU -1.2) and the general locations, spacing, and type of TOD Villages (see Policies TRAN-1.3 and LU -2.3). Policy LU -1.2: Urban Area. The majority of future growth in Kona shall be directed to the Kona Urban Area shown on the Official Kona Land Use Map (see Figure 4-7), which spans from the Kona International Airport to Keauhou subject to the policies set forth under Objective LU -2 Urban Area Growth Management. Policy LU -1.3: Rural Area. The rural area consists of the lands outside of the Kona Urban Area. Future growth in this area shall be concentrated within and around the existing LUPAG medium and low density areas, which correspond to the existing rural towns. Policy LU -1.4: Consistency with Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG). The current LUPAG accommodates the vision and needs for the Kona CDP area planning horizon and should be amended only for compelling reasons. Any rezoning application shall be consistent with the LUPAG. Policy LU -1.5: Enhanced Shoreline Setback. Beyond the 40 foot shoreline setback regulated by Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 205A Part III, the County shall explore alternatives (e.g., density transfer based on gross density) for the applicant of a Special Management Area (SMA) Major Permit to dedicate to the government or land trust or encumber as open space for the purpose of realizing a shoreline linear park along as much of Kona's coastline as possible. Consistent with the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and County of Hawaii General Plan policy to retain open space and protect natural resources along with public access to and along the shoreline, it shall he a pFieFi+„ of the County #should maintain a minimum of 1,000 -foot open space no -build setback for undeveloped lands adjacent to the shoreline, on parcels which currently exceed 1,000 feet in depth, in discretionary land use approvals such as SMA major permits, rezonings, and state land use boundary amendments. Structures makai of this setback should be for public recreation and ocean -dependent facilities such as harbor improvements. Policy LU -1.6: 17 -Mile Protected Coastline: As part of any discretionary land use approvals such as SMA major permits, rezonings, and state land use boundary amendments, implement the vision of a 17 mile long protected stretch of open coastline DRA FT -K201 7-03. CDP. Proposed.A men dm ents C-PPeiiczy F.wto:P4,4 11 November 10, 2017