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construction in mauka "Conservation" areas shall be minimized and, when necessary, limited to recreation, <br />research, and education facilities unless otherwise permitted by law. (GP 14.1.1; HRS 205-2(e)) <br />See also Policy 48. <br />4.5 Scenic Areas, Viewsheds, & Open Space <br />Policy 32 <br />In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, the environmental report for proposed changes of zone on property that <br />may impact open space, viewsheds, and areas of natural beauty shall include viewshed analysis and, as <br />appropriate, line -of -sight analysis, and propose conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-42) <br />Policy 33: <br />In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications for Special Permits that may impact open space, viewshed, <br />and areas of natural beauty shall include view plane and, as appropriate, line -of -sight analysis, and proposed <br />performance conditions to mitigate scenic impacts. (Planning Commission Rule 6-3(a)(5)(G), 6-7, & 6-8) <br />Policy 34: <br />In the Hamakua CDP Planning Area, applications for Use Permits for wind energy facilities and <br />telecommunications antennas/towers shall include viewshed and, as appropriate, line -of -sight analysis to <br />demonstrate how the request does not cause substantial, adverse impact to the community's character, <br />including open space, public views, and areas of natural and scenic beauty, and propose conditions to mitigate <br />scenic impacts. (HCC 25-2-60 & 64) <br />■ Require the use of place -appropriate wireless concealment strategies in the development or upgrading <br />of telecommunication towers as a way to mitigate visual impacts (e.g., cell towers disguised as palm <br />trees). <br />See also Policy 108. <br />Policy 108: <br />When the County develops a scenic resources protection program, the underground siting of utility lines (power <br />and communications) should be a condition of subdivision in identified priority viewshed areas. (HCC§23-55, GP <br />11.3.2 (a); 11.3.3) <br />4.6 Public Access <br />Policy 4-1 <br />Where possible through permit conditions, easements, or acquisitions, the County of Hawaii shall establish: <br />public access to and along the shoreline to significant historic sites, public transit along the top of cliff, streams, <br />mauka trails, facilities, and access to areas for gathering, hunting, and other recreational purposes. <br />Lands adjacent to Forest and Natural Area Reserves shall be assessed for public access potential and public <br />access may be included as a condition of subdivision. (HRS §205A-26; GP 6.2(b); 7.3(a); 8.3(r)) <br />4.7 Road & Connectivity Standards <br />Policy 64: <br />All subdivision in the Hamakua CDP planning area, including condominium property regimes (CPRS) and <br />planned unit developments (PVDs), shall conform to connectivity standards of the Hawaii County Code, section <br />23-28, 29, and 40. <br />Hamakua CDP Land Use Planner's Guide 12 <br />