Communication No. 2018-15- KCDP Amendment Recommendations

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C omm unication No. 2018 - 15 vi. v. Sensitive Resources. Survey of potential sensitive resources (see Policy ENV - 1.5). 2. Rezoning a. TND. Any project greater than 20 acres within the Kona UA may apply for the TND Floating Zone. b. Conventional Rez oning. Rezoning to other than TND, is subject to the following guidelines: i. Consistency with LUPAG . Refer to Policy LU - 1.3. ii. Infill . Rezonings that promote infill are encouraged. The concept of infill is to connect two or more pre - existing developments. Infill is usually associated with small scale developments of 20 acres or less that have been leapfrogged by the surrounding or adjacent developments. Infill rezonings should be conditioned to ensure connectivity to the surrounding developments and, wher e applicable, to provide mixed - use opportunities to make the area more walkable. iii. “Greenfields” Rezoning . Rezoning anywhere within the Kona UA, whether within or outside a TOD area designated on Figure 4 - 7 Official Kona Land Use Map, that is not a TOD, TND , or infill shall require an amendment to the Kona CDP . that triggers HRS Chapter 343 Environmental Review Process. c. State Land Use. Where a rezoning application meets the above criteria, the County shall support a State Land Use Urban Boundary amendment f or lands within the County Urban Expansion Area. Objective LU - 3: Rural Area Growth Management . To preserve the rural character of the existing rural towns, the agricultural lifestyle, and the open landscape. Policy LU - 3.1: Redevelopment of Rural Towns a s 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 shall should : a) identify the site and appropri ate 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 oppor tunities; 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 shall should be the basis for any comp rehensive 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 e ncouraged to develop 2018 - 03 - 13.KCDP.Amendment.Re port 19