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RESOLUTION No. 214 06
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 57, Hawaii Revised Statutes ,
Waimea was selected as a site for the development of a design plan;
and
WHEREAS, the intent of the Waimea Design Plan is to identify
and recognize the unique rural character of Waimea and to provide
recommendations and guidelines to:
1 . Insure the preservation of Waimea ' s ranch and
agricultural heritage in the face of growth and change;
2. Reinforce the traditional role of Waimea town as the
regional support and service center for ranching and
intensive agricultural activities;
3 . Encourage the present trend towards the establishment of
Waimea as the home base for various educational ,
cultural, medical and scientific organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council concurs with the intent of
the Waimea Design Plan and that it should serve as recommendations
and guidelines for development purposes .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hawaii County Council
that the Waimea Design Plan be adopted as the official document to
guide future development and construction design in Waimea .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County of Hawaii
is instructed to transmit copies of this resolution to the Mayor , the
Planning Commission and the Waimea-Kawaihae Community Association.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii , this 1st day of October , 1986 .
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii AYES NOES ABS EX DAHLBERG X
DE LUZ X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by DOMINGO X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL HERKES X
of the County of Hawaii on October 1, 1986
JITCHAKU-INOUYE X
KOKUBUN X
ATTEST: LAI X
SCHUTTE X
YAMASHIRO X
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WAIMEA DESIGN PLAN
Prepared for the County of Hawaii
May 1984
The preparation of this report was financed in
part through a Comprehensive Planning
Grant from the Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Phillips Brandt Reddick
C O N T E N T S
Page
1 INVENTORY 1
1.1 LOCATION 1
1.2 FORM 1
1 .3 LAND USE 1
1.4 CIRCULATION 2
1 .5 COMMUNITIES FACILITIES 3
1.6 OVERHEAD UTILITIES 3
1.7 WATER SUPPLY 3
1.8 FLOOD HAZARD/SOILS 4
1 .9 SOLID WASTE 4
2 PLANNING AND DESIGN ANALYSIS 5
2 .1 STUDY AREA 5
2.2 ISSUES 5
2 .3 URBAN FORM 7
2 .4 LAND USE 7
2 .5 CIRCULATION 9
2 .6 ENTRY SEQUENCE 12
2 .7 SPATIAL CHARACTER 14
2 .8 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER 14
2 .9 LANDSCAPE FEATURES 14
2.10 SIGNS 15
2.11 PUBLIC FACILITIES 15
2.12 HISTORIC SITES 16
2.13 ROADS AND LIGHTING 16
3 WAIMEA DESIGN PLAN 17
3 .1 INTENT 17
3 .2 URBAN DESIGN CONTROL 18
3 .3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 18
3.4 LAND USE 20
3 .5 CIRCULATION AND SAFETY 21
3.6 DESIGN OBJECTIVES 23
3 .7 LANDSCAPING 24
3 .8 SIGNS 25
3 .9 STREETS AND LIGHTING 25
4 IMPLEMENTATION 27
4.1 ACTION 27
4.2 PHASING 27
5 APPENDIX A 28
I L L U S T R A T I O N S
FIGURE
1.1 LOCATION
1 .2 FORM
1.3 LAND TENURE
1.4 GENERAL PLAN
1.5 STATE & COUNTY ZONING
1.6 ROAD INVENTORY
1.7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
1 .8 OVERHEAD UTILITIES
1.9 WATER SUPPLY LINES
1.10 FLOOD HAZARD/SOILS
2 .1 WAIMEA/KOHALA MOUNTAINS RELATIONSHIP
2.2 TRAFFIC PATTERNS
2.3 CIRCULATION ALTERNATIVES
2.4 ENTRY SEQUENCE FROM EAST ON MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
2.5 ENTRY SEQUENCE FROM SOUTH ON MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY
2.6 ENTRY SEQUENCE FROM WEST ON KAWAIHAE ROAD
2 .7 VIEWS OF THE CENTRAL AREA
2.8-10 EXAMPLES OF THE "PANIOLO" OR "RANCH"
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
3.1 WAIMEA LAND USE CONCEPT
3.2 TYPICAL GROUND SIGNS
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INVENTORY
1.1 LOCATION
Waimea is at the hub of South Kohala, the
crossroads linking Kona, Kawaihae and North Kohala
with the Hamakua Coast and Hilo, as shown in
Figure 1.1. It serves local ranching and intensive
agricultural interests as a regional retail and
supportive center.
1.2 FORM
Waimea nestles into the Kohala Mountains, at the
2,600 foot elevation on the edge of the saddle which
connects with Mauna Kea to the southeast. Surface
water flows in a southerly direction from the Kohala
Mountains to form Waikoloa Stream which flows in a
westerly direction through Waimea town towards
Kawaihae. This water-course is supplemented by
Kohakohau Stream, which flows to the coast parallel
with Waikoloa Stream.
1.3 LAND USE
1 .3.1 LAND TENURE
Large undeveloped tracts adjoining Waimea
are owned by the State Department of Land and Natural
Resources, the State Department of Hawaiian Home
Lands, and the Parker Ranch. The latter owns most
land which is suitable for expansion of town center
supportive activities and residential and industrial
development. Other property suitable for expansion is
under various private ownership. Lots in urban and
agricultural use in Waimea are generally in separate
fee simple ownership.
The original "Waimea Homesteads" subdivision
had lots of approximately 2.3 acres, and set the open
flexible development pattern which characterizes
Waimea. Figure 1 .3 illustrates the land tenure
pattern.
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1. 3 .2 GENERAL PLAN
The General Plan establishes urban growth
patterns in all directions. It shows major growth
areas to the north to the Kohala Mountains on
State-owned land, and to the saddle on Parker Ranch
land. It shows a 5.3 mile east-west linear urban
pattern between the existing Lalamilo subdivision
near the Kohala Mountain Road and Puu Nani
subdivision on Mamalahoa Highway.
Figure 1. 4 illustrates the General Plan
concept and the potential conflicts it creates with
government policy relating to preservation of
agricultural lands.
1. 3 . 3 ZONING
Figure 1. 5 shows State Urban land use and
County zoning . Approximately 70% of the land
classified by the State as Urban is also zoned for
urban use by the County.
1. 3 . 4 EXISTING CENTRAL AREA
The area abutting and south of Mamalahoa
Highway, between Waimea Elementary & Intermediate
School and the Civic Center site has been defined
as the "Central Area" for the purpose of this
study. The Lucy Henriques Medical Center is
located on the site adjoining the Civic Center .
1. 4 CIRCULATION
Kawaihae Road and Mamalahoa Highway, major
highway links in the Kohala region, intersect at
Waimea. The Kohala Mountain Road connects with the
former at the western edge of Waimea. This major
road network forms the circulatory spine from which
residential and agricultural roads extend.
Figure 1. 6 indicates the existing road system.
Pedestrian, bicycle and horse circulation
systems are not specifically addressed.
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1. 5 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Community facilities are noted in Figure 1. 7
and listed below:
Waimea/Kohala Airport
Waimea Civic Center
Court House
Police Station
Fire Station
Lucy Henriques Medical Center
Kuhio Hale
Thelma Parker Memorial Community
School Library
Waimea Elementary & Intermediate School
Thelma Parker Gymnasium
Kamuela Post Office
Waimea Park
Kahilu Theater & Town Hall
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Lower
& Middle Campus
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Upper
Campus
Parker School
1. 6 OVERHEAD UTILITIES
Electricity, telephone and cable TV lines are
routed throughout Waimea with main distribution
lines for both Waimea and the region located in the
Mamalahoa Highway and Kawaihae Road rights-of-way.
Cable TV lines usually share the telephone pole
system. Electricity and telephone line routes are
shown in Figure 1. 8.
1. 7 WATER SUPPLY
The water facilities for Waimea are located
off Spencer Road in the Kohala Forest Reserve. The
main water treatment plant for Waimea is located
just beyond the north edge of Figure 1. 9. Above
the water treatment plant there are a number of
reservoirs. These are: Waikoloa Reservoir
(50 M.G. ) , Waikoloa Reservoir #2 (50 M.G. ) , and
Reservoir #3 (8. 5 M.G. ) . Below the water treatment
plant there is Reservoir #2 (4. 0 M.G. ) , a sludge
tank (2. 16 M.G. ) , and a chlorinator . All of these
reservoirs are part of the Marine Dam Waterhead.
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Figure 1. 9 illustrates the location of the
water supply lines. Other water reservoirs located
off this map are also listed. They are the State
Reservoir (60 M.G. ) and a concrete reservoir
( . 1 M.G. ) located north of Puukapu Homesteads, and
Tank #2 and #3 (both 20,000 gallons) outside town
to the west.
1. 8 FLOOD HAZARD/SOILS
The Army Corps of Engineers has prepared
several Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the
area. Figure 1.10 illustrates the land subject to
a 100-year flood, 100 - 500-year flood, the minimal
flooding. The floodable area generally follows the
course of the Waikoloa Stream and Lanimaumau Stream.
Soils in the area are also shown on
Figure 1.10. The largest soil types are Waimea
very fine sandy loam (WMC) , Kikona very fine sandy
loam (KfA) , and Palapalai silt loam (PLC) .
Palapalai soil is used for truck crops, and Kikona
(KfA) soil is generally used for truck crops.
Waimea (WMC) soil is used for pasture and irrigated
truck crops.
1.9 SOLID WASTE
Presently there exists a solid waste transfer
station next to the Department of Public Works
Corporation yard, off Kawaihae Road. Known as the
Kamuela Refuse and Quarry Site (See Figure 1. 7)
this site has only a limited life. There is a plan
to relocate this refuse area within two years
outside Waimea, towards Kona, at Puuanahulu. --
Presently, Waimea has no sewers and utilizes
cesspools.
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PLANNING AND DESIGN ANALYSIS
2.1 STUDY AREA
The Waimea study area extends west from the
Hamakua District Border to the Waimea Landmark
Estates subdivision west of the town center.
Considerable development exists and is anticipated
for this area.
2.2 ISSUES
In June, 1975, the Waimea-Kawaihae Community
Association established a Waimea Planning and Urban
Design Sub-Committee at the request of the County
Planning Director .
This committee, whose primary purpose was to
insure community input and to guide the
consultants, Environmental Communication, Inc. and
Phillips, Brandt & Reddick , was formed under the
leadership of Mr. Richard Penhallow, who was then
President of the Waimea-Kawaihae Community
Association. The original Design Committee members
were: Mr . James Whitman, Chairman; Mr . Richard
Smart ; Mrs. Frank Lawrence; Mr . Masayoshi Onodera;
and Mr . William Morriss.
The Planning and Urban Design Committee
provided considerable input on planning and design
issues which directly impact the Waimea community.
The major design and planning issues identified by
the Committee were:
1. Preserve the "paniolo" or ranch character .
2. Contain Waimea north of the proposed
by-pass road.
3. Limit easterly and westerly urban sprawl.
4. Preserve the Kohala Mountains and puu' s
above the present tree line.
5. Preserve the Waimea Court House as a
historic building.
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6. Develop and implement architectural
guidelines consistent with the "paniolo"
character.
7. Identify and put into public use riding
trails connecting the town, racetrack ,
and Kohala Mountains.
8. Develop and implement suitable sign
standards.
9. Implement suitable street development and
lighting standards.
10. Preserve existing trees.
Following publication of the draft plan, the
County Planning Department, Planning Commission,
and the County Council conducted several public
hearings and community meetings at which Waimea
residents identified additional planning and design
issues which they believed needed to be resolved
prior to final adoption of the plan. These issues
were:
1. The need for an urban design plan.
2. The accuracy of the term "paniolo" to
describe the design character of Waimea.
3. The need for additional setback and
height restrictions.
4. The role of the community in implementing
the plan; and the mechanism by which
community input can be fairly and
effectively ensured.
5. The need to update the data in the plan
in light of the changes which have
occurred since publication of the first
draft.
To further study these issues and the contents
of the draft plan, a new committee was established
by the Executive Board of the Waimea-Community
Association under the leadership of President,
Albert Akana. This new Planning Committee, which
represents a cross section of interests within
Waimea, had a single purpose: to study the
planning and design issues facing the community and
to effect a plan which best serves the interest of
the entire Waimea community.
The Planning Committee members were:
Mrs. Francine Duncan, Chairman (Biologist,
Planner) ; Mr . Alvin Wakayama, Vice Chairman
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(Eastside Commercial Businesses) ; Mrs. Ethel
Andrade (Hawaiian Homesteader) ; Mr . Roger Hirako
(Agriculture, Truckfarms) ; Mr . Ron Reitfors
(Construction, Building Industry) ; Mr . Frank
Fuchino (Central Commercial Businesses) ;
Mr . Richard Chock (Westside Commercial Businesses) ;
Mrs. Pat Bergin (Education) ; Mr . Ernest Martinson
(General Community Interests) ; Mr . Don Winters
(Independent Ranchers) ; Mr . David Ramos (Parker
Ranch) ; Ms. Beth Lagrimas (Real Estate) ;
Mrs. Elaine Flores (Hawaiian Community) ; Mr . Bob
Hendrickson (General Community Interests) .
2.3 URBAN FORM
The General Plan (Figure 1. 4) indicates urban
expansion of Waimea between Waimea Landmark Estates
to the west and Puu Nani to the east. It also
indicates expansion of urban land to the
State-owned hillside area to the north. Expansion
south and west of the town center into lands owned
by Parker Ranch is also appropriate.
The present form of Waimea and its
complementary relationship to the Kohala Mountains
will be preserved by County building restrictions,
which prohibit high building and structures in this
area. Figure 2.1 illustrates the form of Waimea
and its complementary relationship with the Kohala
Mountains.
2. 4 LAND USE
2. 4.1 EXISTING LAND USE
Existing use of land in Waimea falls
primarily into residential, commercial, and light
industrial categories. Within the residential
category, low density single-family houses
predominate with the exception of two multi-family
projects near Opelo Road.
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View of Waimea from South of Central Area
View of Waimea from West at the Kohala Mountain Road
FIGURE 2.1
WAIMEA/KOHALA MOUNTAINS RELATIONSHIP
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2. 4 .2 EXISTING ZONING
Zoning within the State Land Use
Commission (SLUC) urban area consists of the
following categories: single-family residential,
village commercial, neighborhood commercial,
limited industrial, resort-hotel, open district,
and agriculture.
Current 1982 inventory shows a total of
965.05 acres within the SLUC urban area. Zoning
categories and acreage breakdown are as follows:
Zone Category Acreage
Single Family Residential (RS-7. 5) 135.68
Single Family Residential (RS-10) 323. 38
Single Family Residential (RS-15) 4.76
Neighborhood Commercial (CN-7. 5) 22. 7
Village Commercial (CV-7. 5) 127. 1
Resort-Hotel (V-1. 25) 13. 25
Agriculture (Ag-la) 186.95
Agriculture (Ag-5a) 33. 41
Agriculture (Ag-40a) 94 .45
Open 17. 33
Limited Industrial (ML-20) 5.99
Total Acreage 965. 05
Present residential zoning categories are
of low density nature . However , the height limit
permitted under the Zoning Code is two and
one-half-stories or 35 feet , which is higher than
the predominant one-story scale in Waimea.
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The two commercial zone categories allow
subdivision of up to 7,500 square foot lots,
average site width of 60 feet and development
without side yards and heights of three stories or
40 feet. Multi-family housing is also allowed
under the commercial zone categories at densities
up to 34 dwelling units per acre, assuming other
requirements are met. As Waimea has no zoning
specifically for multi-family dwellings, the
multi-family structures in the Opelo Road area were
built on this basis.
Light industrial uses are generally
located in an area east of the Parker Ranch
Shopping Center .
2. 4. 3 PROCEDURES
At present, applications for building
permits can be made directly to the County for
buildings within the above mentioned zoning
districts based on provisions of the Zoning Code.
The limited design review process in effect through
the Plan Approval procedure is based on site
analysis and not design goals.
2.5 CIRCULATION
2. 5. 1 TRAFFIC
Traffic patterns for Waimea are caused by
regional flow through the town center and by local
traffic. The volume of regional traffic, indicated
in Figure 2. 2, is increasing . A significant amount
of this traffic is heavy truck movement between the
Hamakua Coast and Kawaihae Harbor and between Hilo
and the Kona/Kohala Coast.
Within the Central Area, the problem is
primarily that of providing accessibility to
important service facilities and developable
lands. This can be achieved by modification and
extension to the existing road system. Alternative
circulation concepts are shown in Figure 2.3 and
are as follows:
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WAIMEA TRAFFIC PATTERNS
1. Retain existing circulation.
2. Extend Lindsey Road and secondary
circu1ation.1/
3. Modify and extend both primary and
secondary circulation.
COMPARISON OF CIRCULATION ALTERNATIVES
Advantages Disadvantages
1. Retain Existing Circulation
-- Minimum cost -- Encourages strip
commercial development
-- No disruption of along Mamalahoa Highway
existing user
activity patterns -- Limits accessibility to
important service and
medical facilities
-- Does not reinforce
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-- Hazards and problems
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-- Improves accessi- -- More costly than
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-- Encourages commercial
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pedestrian system roads
-- Permits retention -- Does not consider total
of all Parker urban pattern
Ranch facilities
-- Curvilinear road pattern
out of character with
existing pattern
I/Concept by Tryck , Nyman and Hayes for Parker
Ranch: November, 1973.
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Advantages Disadvantages
-- Does not reinforce
central area "sense of
place"
-- Slightly modifies
existing user activity
patterns
3. Modify and Extend Both Primary and Secondary
Circulation
-- Considers total -- More costly than other
urban pattern for alternatives
long range growth
-- Parker Ranch vehicle
-- Improves accessi- facilities must be
bility to develop- relocated
able lands and to
important service, -- Modifies existing user
medical facilities activity patterns
-- Increases accessi-
bility to central
area
-- Reinforces central
area "sense of place"
-- Provides for urban
and central area
horse/bike and
pedestrian circula-
tion respectively
-- Reinforces character
of existing road
pattern
-- Permits school
expansion
-- Defines and retains
vistas and special
opportunities
-- Integrates old
slaughterhouse into
central area
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2. 5.2 PARKING
Extensive off-street parking is provided
at the Parker Ranch Shopping Center . In some parts
of Waimea, parking is on the Mamalahoa Highway or
the Kawaihae Road. From the Waimea Elementary and
Intermediate School to east of the Parker Ranch
Shopping Center , parking is permitted on paved
extensions of the Mamalahoa Highway.
2. 5. 3 PEDESTRIANS
Sidewalks exist on both sides of
Mamalahoa Highway adjacent to the Kamuela Post
Office and the Parker Ranch Shopping Center, and on
both sides of Lindsey Road north of Mamalahoa
Highway to Kawaihae Road. No other sidewalks exist
outside of this central commercial area.
2. 5. 4 HORSES
Horses are a very significant part of the
Waimea lifestyle. However , they have not been
considered within the town growth pattern. There
are no established horse and biking trails.
2. 6 ENTRY SEQUENCE
A visual entry sequence is a series of scenes
one perceives in moving through a space . It
includes the sensation of view, light, texture,
color , mass and variations of space. Visual entry
sequences for Waimea' s three entry routes are as
follows:
1. From the east on Mamalahoa Highway
2. From the south on Mamalahoa Highway
3. From the west on Kawaihae Road
These entry-ways are illustrated in
Figures 2. 4 , 2. 5, and 2. 6.
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2.7 SPATIAL CHARACTER
The inherent nature of Waimea is its low
density, spacious quality, often referred to as
"Paniolo" or "ranch" character. Space flows
through and around buildings out to dense groups of
trees, and the foothills of the Kohala Mountains.
Waimea has three distinct commercial areas.
These are: (1) the west-side commercial strip
fronting Kawaihae Road between Opelo Road
(Alex' s 76) and Lindsey Road (Parker School) ,
(2) the central commercial strip fronting Mamalahoa
Highway between the Civic Center and Waimea School,
and (3) the east-side commercial strip from
Kamamalu Road (Ranch & Farm Supply) to the New
Fukushima Store.
The character of the Kawaihae Road area is
spacious with groups of structures set back
uniformly from the frontage and separated by
significant areas of landscaped open space. With
the exception of the HPA-Lower & Middle Campus,
Tamarack Pines, and Moon ' s Commercial Center , the
structures are predominantly one-story.
In the central commercial area on the
Mamalahoa Highway, the spatial character differs
from the Kawaihae Road area largely because of
different building types, roof lines, and building
orientation. In the commercial section between
Lindsey Road and the Lucy Henriques Medical Center ,
buildings are single story scale and set back from
the street. The low building profile is visually
closed to the south, while space on the north side
is predominantly open. This sense of openness is
evident at the Civic Center , on Church Road, and at
the Medical Center. The central area' s spatial
character is shown in Figure 2. 7.
In terms of spatial character, the east-side
commercial area is a combination of both the
central and west-side commercial areas. The
commercial developments are generally separated by
single family residences and large open areas.
Some structures are set back off the Mamalahoa
Highway, offering parking areas well within the
commercial parcels, while others front the Highway
with off-street parking.
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2.8 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
The historical architectural theme most
commonly identified with Waimea town is the
"Paniolo" style, a kind of "gingerbread" or
decorated ranch style of design. This style is
characterized by wooden construction, gable and
Hawaiian roof forms, verandas, intricate
balustrades and trim, panelled doors and windows,
and patterned window shutters. Walls are usually
red, ochre, or soft-red hues; roofs are red; and
trim and shutters are white . While many of the old
Parker Ranch employee homes are in this style, the
Kamuela Office Center and the Parker Ranch
administrative office building are the only
commercial buildings in this style.
The older and newer structures in Waimea do
not convey a particular "theme" although some of
the design elements of the ranch style are
evident. Figures 2. 8, 2.9, and 2.10 illustrate
this mixture of architectural styles.
Recent commercial buildings consist of
conventional designed service stations, shed forms
(HPA-Lower & Middle Schools) , the Hawaiian
roof-veranda form (Kamuela Post Office and Kuhio
Hale) , and part-mansard roof forms (Parker Ranch
Shopping Center and the Civic Center) .
2.9 LANDSCAPE FEATURES
The dominant tree type is Swamp Mahogany
(Eucalyptus robusta) . Secondary tree types are:
Cypress, Acacia, Jacaranda, Silk Oak, Ironwood,
Pines, California Pepper , Norfolk Island Pine, and
Redwoods.
The dominant form is strong , repetitive stands
of Eucalyptus running perpendicular to Kawaihae
Road and, to a certain extent, Mamalahoa Highway as
shown in Figure 1. 2. The trees run perpendicular
to the prevailing winds making agriculture possible
and the urban area habitable . The Eucalyptus has a
strong visual impact on people traversing Mamalahoa
Highway, especially as one approaches Waimea from
the East. A cathedral or arching affect is
achieved by the towering Eucalyptus running in
parallel rows immediately east of the town.
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The secondary trees were planted individually
or in groups as a result of the personal initiative
of Waimea residents. Outstanding in this regard is
the stand of Redwoods located near the Hawaiian
Homes Meeting Hall and the large stand of
Eucalyptus growing near the town center on Waikoloa
Stream.
Individual tree statements occur within the
urban area of Waimea which are collectively a
unifying urban element. For the most part, trees
growing in the Waimea area are exotic species,
introduced as wind breaks.
2. 10 SIGNS
Ground signs based on individual design themes
are prevalent. They are usually located near the
road frontage in a landscaped area. Examples of
these signs are shown in Figure 2. 7, Views 2 and 3,
and Figure 2. 8--Kamuela Office Center .
The County of Hawaii Sign Ordinance permits
different types of signs in different use zones.
They range in size from 400 sq. ft. wall signs in
commercial zones and roof signs in industrial
zones, to 32 sq. ft. signs in resort areas. Up to
5 signs can be displayed by a firm and further
signs can be placed within or on display windows.
The use of the ground signs in Waimea could
have a significant effect on spatial quality and
architectural character because commercial and
industrial buildings will be designed and located
to accommodate them. This will make the ground
sign an integral part of urban design rather than
an accessory.
2.11 PUBLIC FACILITIES
The Waimea Elementary and Intermediate School
cannot be expanded on the present site; however ,
land adjacent to the school could be used to allow
expansion. With the expected growth of the area,
expansion of public school facilities should be
seriously considered . The community is also
serviced by Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Parker
School, both being private educational facilities.
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Recreational facilities are limited. Waimea
Park accommodates softball, soccer , tennis and
other similar activities. The Thelma Parker Gym
provides for indoor sports activities.
Emergency medical care is provided by Lucy
Henriques Medical Center in conjunction with the
fire department paramedics. Out-patient care is
also provided by Lucy Henriques Medical Center , as
well as by other physicians in the area in private
practice. With the impending growth of Waimea , a
full-service medical facility is desperately
needed, with support facilities in North Kohala and
Honokaa.
2.12 HISTORIC SITES -,
The Imiola Church is the only significant
historic site nominated and selected by the Hawaii
Historic Places Review Board for inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places. Other
buildings which are under consideration for
nomination are the Frank Spencer house and the
Waimea Court House.
2. 13 ROADS AND LIGHTING
Few roads are developed to County standards in
Waimea. Recent residential subdivisions have been
installed to standards. Curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks have been installed on Mamalahoa Highway
between Lindsey Road and Parker Ranch Shopping
Center , and on Lindsey Road from Mamalahoa Highway
to Kawaihae Road.
Standard street light fixtures have been
attached to wood posts along Mamalahoa Highway,
Lindsey Road, and Kawaihae Road in commercial areas
to serve as street lights.
Installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
street lights are at the discretion of the County
Council and to standards of the County Department
of Public Works.
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WAIMEA DESIGN PLAN
3 .1 INTENT
The intent of the Waimea Design Plan is to
identify and recognize the unique rural character
of Waimea and to provide recommendations and
guidelines to:
1. Insure the preservation of Waimea' s ranch
and agricultural heritage in the face of
growth and change ;
2. Reinforce the traditional role of Waimea
town as the regional support and service
center for ranching and intensive
agricultural activities;
3 . Encourage the present trend towards the
establishment of Waimea as the home base
for various educational, cultural,
medical, and scientific organizations.
This plan is the direct result of Hawaii
Revised Statutes Chapter 57 which calls for the
preparation of design plans to facilitate quality
design in future development and construction, both
public and private, for certain areas of the
County. Section 57.1 of the implementing
legislation reads:
"The Legislature finds that the urban
environment in the State has deteriorated;
resort development is often scattered; the
visual impact of new development is often ill
considered; historic sites are often infringed
upon; buildings of significant architectural,
cultural or historic value are disappearing ;
and injudicious development mars the scenic
landscape which is Hawaii ' s priceless asset. "
Consistent with the intent of this enabling
legislation, the Waimea Design Plan inventories
both manmade and natural assets of Waimea town and
encourages quality development which adds-to rather
than takes-away from the town character . In the
past two decades an 80% growth rate and the
prospects for continued growth in the coming
decades due to resort developments on the coast
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underlines the need to preserve that unique
character which has made Waimea a special place to
live. Presently, Waimea is the support center for
a population which exceeds 5,000 persons within the
South Kohala District and portions of the Hamakua
and North Kohala Districts.
Through this plan, it is hoped that Waimea
will continue to grow as an orderly, functional,
and aesthetically pleasing community that it has
historically been.
3.2 DESIGN CONTROL
3. 2. 1 AREA OF CONTROL
The area of control includes all
commercial and light industrial properties in
Waimea. The guidelines provided in this plan,
along with relevant County codes and standards,
will be applicable to all future commercial
development.
3 . 2. 2 PROCEDURES
Design review procedures should be
developed by the Hawaii County Planning Department
to insure community input on planning proposals,
development applications, and building permits for
all but single family detached residences,
agricultural buildings, and permits for
renovations. Consideration for expansion of
existing buildings which may have a marked impact
on the community should be subject to review, as
determined by the Planning Director . Review should
be based on adopted design controls, goals,
objectives and guidelines of this Plan.
3 . 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The design goals and objectives for the town
of Waimea are as follows:
3. 3.1 CHARACTER
To encourage development compatible with
the unique rural ranch ambience of Waimea.
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3 .3 .2 FORM
To consolidate commercial growth around
the emerging town center and encourage industrial
growth southwest of the town center and makai of
the Mamalahoa Highway.
3 .3 .3 DESIGN
To preserve and reinforce the significant
features of Waimea.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
1 . To preserve and enhance the form and
function of Waimea ' s commercial
areas ;
2 . To encourage that new commercial
structures complement the
environment in terms of form, scale,
choice of materials, and
architectural styles ;
3 . To preserve historic buildings and
sites;
4. To preserve views toward distant
focal points including Mauna Kea,
Mauna Loa, adjoining puu' s and
Kohala Mountains;
5 . To enhance the character of Waimea
and to encourage landscaping and
landscape elements such as signage,
paving, and lighting;
6 . To encourage the use of signs which
are compatible with the character of
Waimea;
7 . To encourage a respect for local
weather conditions in the design and
orientation of buildings;
8. To encourage the development of an
integrated circulation system for
pedestrians, horses and bicycles
linking key functions, landmarks and
recreation elements;
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9. To ensure compatibility with
adjacent land uses; and
10. To minimize the visual impact of
motor vehicles and associated
parking, service and sales
facilities .
3 .4 LAND USE
3 .4.1 LAND USE CONCEPT
The land use concept shown in Figure 3 .1
forms the basis for land development patterns in -
Waimea. This concept proposes distribution of land
uses and circulation based on the County General
Plan and Waimea Design Plan goals and objectives.
3 .4.2 LAND USE GUIDELINES -
The following guidelines shall be
applicable to all proposed commercial and light
industrial developments :
a. Sideyard setbacks and the height of
new structures and/or expansions of
existing structures in commercial
and industrial area shall take into
account the surrounding property,
existing private and public
improvements, community
characteristics, natural features,
and the size of the parcel being
developed. It is recognized that
smaller parcels have less room for
alternate site planning than larger
parcels; thus, some measure of
"hardship" consideration for smaller
parcels shall be given.
b. To the extent practicable, the
location or siting of all structures
and improvements shall :
(1) Not hinder existing and
prospective traffic movements;
(2 ) Provide landscaping as required
by the County;
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(3) Within reasonable limits,
preserve natural features of
community value; and
(4) Include use of landscaping and
screening elements to minimize
visual impacts of parking.
3 .5 CIRCULATION AND SAFETY
The local circulation system suffers from two
major traffic constraints: (1 ) the three-way
intersection at the Waiaka Bridge on the west side
of town, and (2) the choke-point or bottleneck at
the major intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and
Lindsey Road in the central business district.
These two problem areas present serious
dangers to the local population because Waimea is
the hub of most east/west cross-island traffic
between the Hilo and Kona districts, and
north/south traffic between North Kohala and the
rest of the Big Island.
Additional hazards are faced daily by Waimea
residents, employees who live elsewhere, and many
tourists and other users of the highway that runs
west from the Waiaka Bridge intersection to
Kawaihae and the rapidly-developing areas along the
coastal Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
The long-discussed east/west bypass highway
around Waimea, would do much to alleviate growing
pressures on the main central intersection, but no
plans for major in-town circulation changes can be
finalized until the bypass issue is resolved. The
bypass, in and of itself, will not eliminate the
main intersection choke-point across north/south
movement.
1 . Waiaka Bridge intersection. The
approaches to this three-way intersection
and its adjacent narrow bridge, restrict
visibility of east/west drivers to its
dangerous configuration, until they are
almost upon it. First-time users
(especially visitors) are particularly
endangered, but the threat to them
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extends also to local travellers familiar
with its risks. One death, and many
injuries, have resulted from accidents
there.
The hazards of this intersection and its
narrow bridge, are increased by the
north/south traffic on the North Kohala
highway, which also serves Hawaii
Preparatory Academy' s upper campus, and
some Lalamilo residences. The entire
intersection and bridge must be rebuilt
for safety, or continued accidents there
are unavoidable, at a likely increasing
rate.
2. Center-of-town choke-point. Any blockage .t
of the main highway intersection in the ft
middle of Waimea, would disrupt or
completely halt all east/west and
north/south traffic. No alternate routes
are available around this bottleneck. At
present, during peak morning and
afternoon use, long vehicular backups
occur, which are only partially
alleviated by police direction during
those times. The condition will
necessarily worsen in future years, as
cross-island and local traffic increases.
A greater potential danger would be the
massive buildups in all three directions,
which would be unavoidable in case of
actual blockage of this intersection.
The Lucy Henriques Medical Center would
become inaccessible to any person trapped
north or west of this intersection,
whether in need of medical attention or a
provider. Two alternate routes are
required around this choke-point, one to
the east and one to the west.
3. Kawaihae road. Several deaths and many
injuries have resulted from accidents on
the road which runs west from the Waiaka
Bridge intersection to Kawaihae and the
coastal Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The
multiple hazards on this road, and at the
associated Waiaka Bridge intersection,
have been major concerns of the
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Waimea-Kawaihae Community Association and
its Traffic Safety Committee. Many
urgent requests for safety upgrade have
been directed to the responsible
government bodies over the years. An
east/west bypass around Waimea which
removes most long-haul traffic from this
road appears to be the only long-range
solution, as visitor, local, and
commercial traffic increases in the
future. However, the safety of the road
itself should be improved without delay.
4. East/west bypass highway around Waimea.
This long-discussed major project has
been stalled for many years. The
increasing east/west cross-island traffic
is already burdening the capacity of the
present route through the heart of town.
Delay in resolving this issue in turn
causes delay in finalizing most in-town
circulation planning, because local
traffic routes will necessarily be based
on location of the island ' s major
east/west artery. Bypassing Waimea
appears to be an inescapable long-term
imperative, and action should begin
promptly.
Priority consideration must be given to
roadways which allow bypass of the
central business district and
accessibility to and from the medical,
police, and fire facilities. Priority
must also be given to improvements to
minimize the high hazard conditions on
existing roadways.
3. 6 DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Objectives for architectural styles,
materials, and exteriors are as follows:
3. 6. 1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES
1. Encourage an architectural style
which is consistent with the rural
ranch character of Waimea;
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2. Encourage functional designs which
are compatible with local weather
conditions; and
3. Encourage creative massing and
configuration techniques to minimize
the negative visual impact of large
structures.
4. Encourage designs which incorporate
one or more of the following:
gable, hipped or Hawaiian roof
forms; lanais/verandas with
perimenter posts; and panelled doors
and windows.
3.6. 2 MATERIALS AND COLORS
Materials and colors preferred are those
which are complementary to the natural evironment. ..
Stained and painted surfaces should be
light-absorbing whenever possible.
3. 6. 3 FENCES
The use of typical post and rail fences
left natural or painted is encouraged in
landscaping. Stone walls are also encouraged.
Where possible, high screen fences should
be constructed with a natural appearance in
commercial and industrial areas where security or
visual screening is desired.
3. 7 LANDSCAPING
3. 7. 1 LANDSCAPE CONCEPT
Landscaping shall be used to complement
structures and to minimize negative visual impacts
whenever possible. Landscaping shall not disrupt
vistas of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and the Kohala
Mountains.
3. 7. 2 LANDSCAPE OBJECTIVES
a. Reinforce and extend tree masses
along west and south approaches on
the Kawaihae Road and Mamalahoa
Highway,
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b. Encourage extensive plantings in the
central business area,
c . Incorporate where possible the
existing lineal windbreak patterns
in new developments,
d. Preserve views toward the mountains,
e. Discourage planting of trees which
are unstable under high wind
conditions,
f . Encourage colorful plantings along
the main entry-ways into Waimea town.
3. 7. 3 RECOMMENDED FLORA
Examples of flora adaptable to the Waimea
environment are shown in Appendix A.
3. 8 SIGNS
Signs in Waimea should conform to the existing
County code. Ground signs should be placed with
maximum consideration of safety and traffic flow.
All signs should be compatible with its respective
business, as well as with the area in general.
Sign designs encouraged in Waimea are shown in
Figure 3. 2.
3. 9 STREETS AND LIGHTING
Standards for safety and public convenience
should be paramount; however flexibility should be
given for design and consideration.
Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks should not be
required unless drainage and/or pedestrian and
vehicular traffic dictate.
The construction of roads to rural standards--
without curbs, gutters and sidewalks, is a major
aspect of the ranch character of Waimea.
Consequently, where there is a clear need for such
elements in all but the central commercial areas,
their design could incorporate rural appearance;
for example, rolled curbs without sidewalks.
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Where possible, light standards should be
distinctive in character and complement the natural
environment of Waimea. Light standards and
intensity of illumination should relate to the type
of street and adjacent land use. Upward reflection
should be minimized.
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IMPLEMENTATION
4.1 ACTION
The implementation of the design plan will
require action by both private and public sectors.
The following key actions are required by the
community and the County in order to encourage
development of Waimea in accordance with the Plan:
1. Public review and general support for the
proposed Waimea Design Plan,
2. County adoption of the proposed design
plan,
3. County supported request for modification
of the urban boundary by the State Land
Use Commission in accordance with the *
Waimea Design Plan,
4. Ongoing review by the County and ,
community of projects proposed by either
the public or private sector, which are
affected by the Plan, and
5. A five-year review of the Waimea Design
Plan starting from the date of adoption
by the community.
4.2 PHASING
The Waimea Design Plan is flexible and can be
structured to meet both government and private
sector limitations.
The Waimea-Kawaihae Community Association
should continually prioritize those improvements
which are essential for the health, safety and
welfare of the community and should actively seek
County and State action on capital improvements
required in Waimea.
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APPENDIX A
Table 1. Recommended Trees and Shrubs
for Waimea Design Plan
VEGETATIVE ZONES ADAPTED LIST OF TREES AND PLANTS
Lalamilo Residential 1. Acacia: Koaiai Melanoxylon
( Blackwood)
Elevation : 1, 000 ' -2, 500'
2. Cupressus : Arizona Cypress
Rainfall (Annual) : 10"-20"
3. Bignonia Mimosifolia: Jacaranda
Soil Type: High calcium
4. Pinus : Radiata (Monterey) Pine
5. Eucalyptus : a. Paniculata
(gray bark)
b. Sideroxylon
(black bark)
6. Naio: Myoporum Sandwicense
"Bastard" Sandalwood
7. Others. . .California Pepper
Central Part of Waimea 1. Acacia: Koaia, Koa,
Melanoxylon (Blackwood)
Elevation: 2, 500 ' -2, 700'
2. Cupressus : Monterey cypress,
Rainfall : 20"-40" Mexican cypress
Soil Type: Moderate to 3. Jacaranda: Mimosifolia
good (excellent) ( Bignonia family)
PH: 6. 5-6. 8
4. Pinus : Radiata (Monterey) Pine
5. Magnolia
6. Flowering Peach
7. Eucalyptus : Euc . Pauciflora
(flowering)
8. Cherry Blossom: Taiwan &
Hi-igan variety
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9. Podocarpus : yew family. Maki
(fern pine)
10. Ohia Lehua (Metrosideros
Polymorpha)
11. Others. . .California Pepper
Puukapu Homestead 1. Ohia Lehua
Elevation: 2, 700' -3, 000' 2. Podocarpus : Maki (fern pine)
Rainfall: 40"-70" 3. Cherry Blossom
Soil Type: Acid, fair to 4. Magnolia
moderate, very
low in calcium 5. Acacia: Koa
6. Cupressus : Mexican cypress,
Monterey cypress
7. Flowering Peach
8. Pinus : Radiata (Monterey) Pine
9. Pine: Lawsonii (Lawson Pine)
Thuja: (Pinaceae, pine
family)
Occidentalis: White-cedar
Plicata: Western red-
cedar
10. Others. . .
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