Communication No. 2018-08- KCDP Amendments Subcommittee Report

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Communication No. 2018-08 Policy LU-3.1: Redevelopment of Rural Towns as TODs/TNDs. The rural towns along Māmalahoa Highway, consisting of Hōlualoa, Honalo, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, and Captain Cook, are encouraged to be redeveloped as TODs/TNDs. The master plan for a TOD/TND redevelopment shallshould: a) identify the site and appropriate design character of a transit stop or station, as applicable; b) identify other public facilities that would enhance the civic and economic vitality of these towns; c) encourage innovative opportunities to provide affordable housing and live/work opportunities; and d) improve pedestrian-friendliness of the streetscape. To the extent practicable, the TOD/TND master plan shall should follow the intent of the Village Design Guidelines in Attachment B. The master plan shallshould be the basis for any comprehensive rezoning, capital improvement program, and/or business improvement district for facilities or services. Policy LU-3.2: Revitalization of Other Existing Rural Villages. Rural Villages such as Hōnaunau, Nāpo‘opo‘o, Keālia, and Miloli‘i are also encouraged to develop community-based revitalization master plans that would serve as the basis for any comprehensive rezoning, capital improvement program, and/or business improvement district for facilities or services. Policy LU-3.3: Clustered Rural Subdivision Project Planned Unit Development (PUD). Provided a PUD application for rural- or agriculturally-zoned land substantially meets the Clustered Rural Subdivision Guidelines in Attachment C, the Planning Director shall issue approval a recommendation, with or without conditions within sixty (60) days after acceptance of the application, and the approval shall be considered a tentative subdivision approval. All other requirements and procedures of a PUD shall be as set forth in Article 6 of the Zoning Code. Policy LU-3.4: Clustered Rural Subdivision Guidelines. The Clustered Rural Subdivision Guidelines in Attachment C apply to proposed subdivisions outside of the Kona Urban Area (UA) at the applicant’s option. The intent of the guidelines is to minimize grading, preserve the natural appearance of the land to the maximum extent possible, ensure agriculture use in the State Land Use Agricultural District, and create a rural setting for residences. Towards this end, the guidelines shall, at a minimum, specify: 1. Minimum lot sizes; 2. Natural and cultural resources meriting protection and associated buffer areas, as applicable; 3. Minimum standards for roads and wastewater disposal; 4. Legal tools for permanent protection, maintenance of open space, and/or agricultural lands; 5. Connections to the open spaces of surrounding areas.