2018-2-21 Revision Summary for Steering Committee Review

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gneeu.c J c^Require the use of place -appropriate wireless concealment strategies in the development or upgrading of telecommunication towers as a way to mitigate visual impacts (e.g., cell towers disguised as palm trees). Revision Rationale: Based on comments from the Planning Division, this policy was strengthened to "require" concealment strategies be used when deemed appropriate, instead of merely to "encourage" them. This is based on further analysis of HCC 25-2-60 & 64. Policy 39: Amend Chapter 25 of the Zoning Code to establish building setbacks for inland cliffs. Recommended factors to consider for establishing setbacks include: ■ Slopes greater than 40% ■ Cliff height and geology type ■ Cliff identification and mapping strategies See related Policy 18 and Policy 40. Revision Rationale: This follow-up action was added after consultation with the Planning and Administrative Permit Divisions. The issue of building setbacks for inland cliffs is a health, safety, and environmental issue extremely pertinent in the Hamakua Planning Area (e.g., in the deep gulches). Currently there are no building setbacks for cliffs, and some development in close proximity to steep slopes has been noted and will continue if safety setbacks are not established. Kokua Action 19: Provide sufficient funding to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Pacific Islands Area (PIA), the Farm Service Agency, U.S. Forest Service (Laupahoehoe section of the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest), and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to adequately implement critical conservation programs-, including invasive species management and Rapid 'Ghia Death research and mitigation. Revision Rationale: These changes were made based on input received from the U.S. Forest Service. Policy 48: Where possible through permit conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the County of Hawaii shall establish: public access to and along the shoreline to significant historic sites, public transit along the top of cliff, streams, mauka trails, facilities, and access to &4esareas for gathering, hunting, and other recreational purposes. Lands adiacent to Forest and Natural Area Reserves shall be assessed for public access potential and public access may be included as a condition of subdivision. (HRS §205A-26; GP 6.2(b); 7.3(a); 8.3(r)) Revision Rationale: This addition was based on input received from DLNR. 10 Hamakua CDP: Recommended CDP Revision Summary February 2018