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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBIL 0727 Draft 01 1980-1984 . • ORDINANCE Intr. By: DOM DomINGigh Reten. Re: Waimea sign Plan 411 Refer: C-141/PC-18 MB No. Bill 727: Adopts the Waimea Design Plan pursuant to Ordinance 439, General Plan, County of Hawaii . PC-18 - approve & adopt bill on 1st reading with revisions as contained in the errata sheet submitted by PC Chr., and refer bill back to Committee for further review before final reading - 3/18/81 246 1st Reading: March 18, 1981 251-252 AYES: 9 . Published: March 23, 1981 PC - 3/18/81 PC- Defer for further study - April 8, 1981 PC Meeting in Kamuela on April 8, 1981 (PUBLIC STATEMENT - Kenneth M. Melrose - 3/18/81 241-242 PC to hold Public Forum at 7 p.m. on May 19, 1981 at State Building Conference Room in Waimea. PC to hold all-day workshop on Saturday, May 30, 1981 at 10 am. at Kuhio Hale, Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands Bldg. in Waimea. PC - defer - 6/23/481 �-- 110 111 BILL NO. 727 COUNTY OF HAWAII - STAl'h OF HAWAII ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WAIMEA DESIGN PLAN PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 439, GENERAL PLAN, COUNTY OF HAWAII. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Legislative Intent The Waimea Design Plan is an outgrowth of the County General Plan which was adopted in 1979 as Ordinance No. 439. The Waimea Design Plan is .based on the goals, policies, standards, and courses of action outlined in the General Plan. The purpose of the Waimea Design Plan is to further clarify the General Plan policies and to establish a more detailed program for imple- menting the General Plan within the Waimea area. The Waimea Design Plan serves as a detailed guideline for urban growth within the area. It shows current and proposed public and private capital improvements and services, existing and proposed zoning and land use and other information which would assist the Planning Department, Planning Conunission, County Council, and other govern- mental agencies in implementing the Hawaii County General Plan. Furthermore, the Waimea Design Plan also fulfills the requirements of Act 119, SLH 1973, which required all counties to adopt urban and rural design plans. As mandated by this state law, the Waimea Design Plan includes general considerations for land use, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, public and private conmmnity facilities, historic sites, significant land and water features, view and vistas and basic concepts of the environmental and architectural character. SECTION 2. Adoption of the Waimea Design Plan The draft of the Waimea Design Plan, as prepared by Phillips Brandt Reddick, and the revisions as recommended by the Planning Director, the Planning Commission at the Commission's meeting of October 11, 1979 and the County Council are here by adopted as the Waimea Design Plan to serve as a guide for all public and private actions within the plan's geographical boundary. �s SECTION 3. In the event of any conflict between the General Plan and the Waimea Design Plan, the General _Plan shall control. • SECTION 4. In incorporating all changes of the Errata Sheet and other recommendations adopted by the County Council, if any, into the final Waimea Design Plan, the consultant and/or Planning Director may make administrative changes of a nonsubstantive nature, such as numbering 'pages for-chronological order, correct typographical errors, as necessary. SECTION .5. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: • COUNCILMEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII Hilo, Hawaii Date of Introduction: Date of Adoption: • Effective Date: • • • • - 2 - • Hilo, Hawaii Date: March 18, 1981 Date: —_ FIRST READING SECOND & FINAL READING AYES NOES A/E AYES NOES A/E Dahlberg X Dahlberg De Luz X De Luz Domingo Domingo X Fujii Fujii X Hale X Hale Kawahara X Kawahara Lai X Lai SchutteX Schutte Chr. Yamashiro Chr. Yamashiro X 8 1 0 Publication Date: MAR 2 3 1981 Publication Date: We do hereby certify that the foregoing BILL was adopted by the County Council and published as indicated above. Council Chairman County Clerk Approved/Disapproved this day of , 19 Bill No. 72.7 Reference : C-141/PC-18 Mayor, County of Hawaii M.B. No. Ord. No. Bill .No. .7.2 7 19:81 AN. ORDINANCE. ADOPTING THE WAIMEA .DESIGN PLAN PURSUANT TO. • ORDINANCE- '439., .'GENERAL PLAN,: :COUNTY. OF. HAWAII. This. Bill adopts :the: Waimea .Design Plan pursuant :to' • Ordinance: '439,' General Plan, :C:ounty. of Hawaii. . Date Introduced: .March: i8,. 1981 Copies. of .the :foregoing. Bill., in full, are .on file. in the. Office. •of the :County 'Clerk for .use and examination by the .public. • I hereby certify that the foregoing Bill passed first reading .at the meeting of .the .County Council on March 18, 1981, by the following aye and no. Vote:., AYES: Councilmen Dahlberg, De Luz,: Domingo, Fujii, Hale, Kawahara, Lai and Schutte - '8. NOES: Chairman Yamashiro - 1. Bill No.727-1921 V` x3• / AN ORDSAANCE A^')PTING THE .WAIMEA 'DESIGN PLAN PUR- COUNTY CL WANT TO ORDINANCE 439, GENERAL PLAN, 'COUNTY OF .COUNTY. OF HAWAII HAWAII. This Bill adopts the Waimea" • Design Plan pursuant to Ordinance 439,General Plan,County of Hawaii. Date Introduced: March.18, 1981 Copies of the foregoing Bill,in full, are on file in the Office of the County Clerk for use and examination by the public. I hereby certify that the foregoing Bill passed first reading at the meeting of the County Council on March 18,1981,by the following aye and no vote: AYES: Councilmen Dahlberg, De Luz, Domingo, Fujii, Hale;. Kawahara,Lai and Schutte 8. NOES: Chairrpan'Yamashiro-1. R.B.LEGASPI County Clerk • County of Hawaii (801—Hawaii Tribune-Herald:.Mar. 23,1981.) ► / 9 7 4 '• . 411 BILL NO . 727 (Amended) COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WAIMEA DESIGN PLAN PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 439, GENERAL PLAN, COUNTY OF HAWAII . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Legislative Intent The Waimea Design Plan is an outgrowth of the County General Plan which was adopted in [1979] •1971 as Ordinance No. 439 . The Waimea Design Plan is based on the goals , policies, standards , and courses of action outlined in the General Plan. The purpose of the Waimea Design Plan is to further clarify the General Plan policies and to establish a more detailed program for implementing the General Plan within the Waimea area. The Waimea Design Plan serves as a detailed guideline for urban growth within the area. It shows current and proposed public and private capital improvements and services, existing and proposed zoning and land use and other information which would assist the Planning Department, Planning Commission, County Council, and other governmental agencies in implementing the Hawaii County General Plan. Furthermore, the Waimea Design Plan also fulfills the require- ments of Act 119, SLH 1973, which required all counties to adopt urban and rural design plans . As mandated by this State law, the Waimea Design Plan includes general considerations for land use, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, public and private community facilities, historic sites , significant land and water features , view and vistas and basic concepts of the environmental and architectural character. SECTION 2 . Adoption of the Waimea Design Plan The draft of the Waimea Design Plan, as prepared by Phillips Brandt Reddick, and the revisions as recommended by the Planning 411 111 Director, the Planning Commission at the Commission' s meeting of October 11, 1979 and the County Council are [hereby] hereby adopted as the Waimea Design Plan to serve as a guide for all public and private actions within the plan' s geographical boundary. SECTION 3. In the event of any conflict between the General Plan and the Waimea Design Plan, the General Plan shall control. [Errata Sheet the of all changes SECTION 4 . In incorporating and other recommendations] retyped text, including maps , pictures, and any other information which were intended to be adopted by the County Council [ , if any, into] as the final Waimea Design Plan, the consultant and/or Planning Director may make administrative changes of a nonsubstantive nature , such as numbering pages for chronological order , correct typographical errors, as necessary. SECTION 5 . For clarification purposes, material from the original bill to be omitted is bracketed and new material is underscored. SECTION [5] 6 . This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval. • INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII Hilo, Hawaii Date of Introduction: March 12 , 1981 Date of Adoption: Effective Date: • -2- • PAGE CORRECTION Front •- Cover Delete reference to•Kohala CDP and amend title to Waimea Design Plan. . • .Inside Ft. Cover Delete reference to Kohala CDP and.amend title to Waimea Design Plan. . I-2. . Delete reference' to Kohala CDP Planning.. Area. • 1-5 Fig. 1.4, General Plan land use map must be corrected. 2-2 2.1 .2: in first paragraph, Insert -the word "SLUC" to make the sentence read, ' Zoning within the SLUC urban area 2-2 2.4.2: in third paragraph, line five, delete' the extra ."to". 2-26 2.12: delete the first paragraph, "Kahilu Hall Historic Places." 2-27 • Delete last sentence of last` paragraph, "Consequently types of roads." 3-1 3.1 : first line of first paragraph should read, The intent of the Waimea Design Plan is to identify the. . . .o: .growth and change." • 3-1 .• . 3.2: correct subtitle to read, "DESIGN CONTTROL". 3-1 • 3.2.1: delete•in entirety. . • 3-1 3.2.2: change to 3.2.1 • • • • 3-4 • Delete all recommendations and amend as follows: • • 1. 'The land use concept in Figure 3.2 should form the basis for the Waimea Design Plan. This concept proposes distribution of land uses and circulation based on the County General Plan and Waimea Design Plan goals and objectives.. 2. The following guidelines shall be applicable to all proposed develonments • within the Special Design District (SDD) . a. A minimum eight (8) foot side yard setback in commercial and industrial areas', b: Multi-family uses shall be discouraged from commercial zoning categories. c. Off-street parking and.Loading requirements should be provided in locations that are not visible from street and in a manner conni went 011 PAGE CORRECTION - • with ready accessibility and visibility to police patrol. Parking • • in front of'buildings*should not be 'encouraged butsite planning • fleldbility must be allowed through the use of landscaping and • screening elements to minimize visual impacts of parking. o�r,d dxv l us)pil-lpDX- 3-5 . Amend boundaries�as shown on page 8 of this Errata Sheet, and delete • words "Eag'' '3 5 s" _ _ a - -, 6 .7 - - et - 1 - V., .. 7 c� • 3-6 Amend uses as shown on page 9 of this Errata Sheet. 3-7 Delete Fig. 3.3 l , • 3-8 Figure 3.4 to read Figure 3.3 3-9 Figure 3.5 to read Figure 3.4 3-10 Delete (3) and (4) at top of page, and insert: d. Restrict the height of buildings abutting nrimary or secondary _ =a:•:a-rs and any proposed pedestrian/eauestri an trail s-rs tem in LTD 1 and i_DD 2 to twenty (20) feet at the high point of the roof when built at the • minimum front yard setback. However, an additional one foot in c-.:=1dir_ - height for each one foot setback, up to limits established in the Zon- , - . Code, shall be peri^itted. These land use guidelines shall be ,nteroreted in relation to the overall intent of the Waimea Design Plan and are to be used with discretion. 3-10 Correct "1" to read: The primary traffic circulation s:-sten should be in accordance with Figure 3.2, Land Use Concept, and Figure 3.3, Central Area Concept. Major recommendations are: 3-10 Amend "2" to read:. The primary pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway circulation system should be developed as shown in Fig. 3.2. An implementation rropgra_n • to further define specific routes, improvement alternatives. and .nhasinc priorities shall be prepared Prior to development of the system. The iimnle- • mentation program should consider the major concerts of the pedestrian/ • eouestrian/bikeway circulation system which are to: • a. revel on' a pcde urian/eque:_tri.an/bikeway Path along Waikol oa Stream from the proposed .hohal a Mountain Park to the proposed 1;i]amni l o Park and • residential area. -2- • •t. .6, .v- PAGE CORRECTION • 3-11 Delete - - - _ - - - - _ - , • 3-12 Delete reference bo' fronta e oont el. 4- - 4 % �nw*16ct- rcxruct,-u& 6f P4- 0.c ca'td • 3-13 . Delete "c,d, and e" at top of page and amend as follows: • b. Develop a pedestrian/eouestrian system within the Central Area (UDD 2) • as shown in Figure 3.4. c, As.appropriate, develop pedestrian irrrorovements in conjunction :•;ith roadway improvements for Kawaihae Road. Namalahoa Highway. Lindsey Road and other proposed roads shown around the Central Area that integrate and are compatible with the overall pedestrial system. d. . Develop a pedestrian/eouestrian/bikeway paths linking the Central Area . to existing and proposed residential development. • The ecuestrian system should focus on the corral at the Central Area. Certain areas should be identified for the tethering of hcrses throughout • the equestrian system. The ecuestrian system should be designed to permit eventual extension makai to proposed developments -±.nc l ud_nr Wai koloa. e. Develop a pedestrian/eauestrlan/ba l:ewav system which will reflect a combined, coordinated effort between private lando; -_ers and County and State agencies. 3-13 3.6,1 : delete"Design Guidance" in entirety. • . 3-14 Amend 3.6..2 to 3.6.1 and item 5 to read: 5.. Encourage preservation and identification of the buildings listed as Primary examples of the Paniolo style of architecture. All renovation or reconstruction work of the above buildings should consider -the retention of existing building style, form, and character whenever ncssib Archie Kaaua House • John Purdy House Chock-In Store Kahilu Pall Edmund Bright's House (formerly) Kamuela Hon .:an.ii Mission • E. Lindsey House Keolamauloa Church • . Prank Spencer House Old Court House FUkubhima Store • Parker Ranch Manager's House I. Oda Store Parker Ranch Slaughter House Imiola Congregational Church Pddkalani House Irene Ti-Rrow'n Holloway House Richard Smart house -3- 411 PAGE CORRECTION • 3-15 3.6.3: change to 3.6.2 ' • 3-15 3.6.4: change to 3.6.3 and the title to read Materials and Colors • • 3-15 Add the numeral "1" in second paragraph, to read: 1. "Natural" materials and finishes should be used for .all buildings and include: 3-15 Add the subsection "2", to read: 2. . Colors Natural or earthtone colors such as dark or olive green. raw umber. terra cotta.• sienna brown. sepia or slate gray should be used on exterior surfaces of buildings or structures. Stains are encouraged and painted surfaces. should be light absorbing whenever possible. High gloss or reflective finishes should be discouraged. Other colors can be used for framing or trim provider that they do not exceed five per cent (5 51 of the exposed surface. Mosiacs, sculpture and murals should be exempt from the color regulations upon review. 3-16 3.6.5: change to 3.6.4 and the first paragraph to read: • The use of typical post and rail fences left natural or painted white should be encouraged where fences are proposed. Stone Malls as fences are also encouraged. - 3-16 Delete the first paragraph of 3.7.1 , "A landscape. , .. .tree masses." in . its entirety. 3-16 1.e..: change to read: • e. Preserve major existing views, particularly those toward Mauna Kea and the Xohala Mountains. • • • 3-16 Delete the ."trees recommended for use in Waimea", at the bottom portion of • the page, and substitute with: Recornuended trees and shrubs to implement the landscaping concent are identified in Table 1. Table ` Recommended Trees and Shrub • For Waimea Urban Design Plan VEGETATIVE ZONES ADAPTED LIST OF TREES & PLANTS • • "Zone A" Lalamilo Residential 1. Acacia: Koala 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" Sandlewood 7. Others. .. .California Pepper XXXXX.XX}:X.::X:Y.XX :XX.XXXXXXXXXX.::XX::.:X-XXXXXXi:X.%XXXX-**** - -X :X.::*** X•XY.-*-:XXXX::X}H!X::XXX :......,:** "Zone B &C" Central Part of Waimea. _ 1. Acacia: Koala, Koa, Melanoxylon (Blackwoo Elevation: 2,500' - 2,700' 2. Cupressus: Monterey cypress, Mexican cypr, Rainfall: 20" - 4o" • 3. Jacaranda: kfiimosifolia (Bignonia family) Soil Type: Moderate to good (excellent) 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 9. Podocarpus: yew family. Maki (fern Pine) 10.. Ohia Lehua (Metrosideros Polymorpha) • 11 . Others. . . .California Pepper XXXXXXXX.X-x-Y.-X.XXXX.X.xXX X- XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXxxXY.::Xxx}: X-x-MX::XXXxx.xx-X**X=ly.Xax : -r.-X ***** "Zone D" 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 moderate, 4.• Magnolia very low in calcium . 5. Acacia: Koa 6. Cupressus: Mexican cypress, Monterey cypr '7. Flowering Peach • 8. Pinus: Radiata (Monterey) Pine 9. Pine: Lawsonii (Lawson Pine) Thuja: (Pinaccac, pine family) Occi ntalis: White-cedar Plicata: western red-cedar 10. Others.... . XXXXX XXXXXXXXX:XX-XXXXXXX.XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX.XXXXXXXXXXXXX :XXX-X-XXXXX-X -XXXX--X-N:** PAGE CORRECTION • 3-17 . Amend paragraph at-top of page to read: The location and ty*nes of trees should be identified in a Master Street Tree Plan. 3-17 Delete 3.7.2 in its entirety 3.CS -kms c-�o.A Ftgu.rc 3-19 Amend the five recommendations to read: 1 . Design major and minor roadways on a system of straight alignments or where appropriate, curvilinear layouts. 2. Do not reau_re cr s. g1 _i ers, and sidewalksin rural collector and minor • streets, and cul-.de-sacs where drainage and/or pedestrian traffic can be adequately handled by wither natural landscaped or as-halt of ales• 2. "Where possible, light standards should be distinctive in character and constructed of materials which complement the natural environment of Waimea as illustrated in Figure 3.8. 4. The scale of light standards and intensity of illumination should relate to the type of street and adjacent land use. Upward reflection should be minimized. Develop a detailed street lighting plan and design criteria that will be • consistent with the objectives of the design plan. 3-20 Delete item "6" at top of. page. 3-20 Figure 3.9: . change to Figure 3.1p 3-20 Amend only the first two recommendations to read: (No. 3 remains) 1. "Where appropriate, require underground utilities as a condition for approval of proposed developments. 2. Develop an underground relocation schedule for all existing overhead • local .distributi.on lines for electricity, telephone and cable TV. 3: Upgrade the• three major approach roads to Waimea. 3-22 Figure 3.10: change to Figure :5:7 • . -6- lk PAGE CORRECTION • 4_1 _}mend second paragraph to read: • : The following key actions are required by the community,, major landowners, • and the County in order to ensure development of Waimea in accordance with the Waimea Design Plan. 111 Delete the eight recommendations and replace with following five .recom menda tic 1. Public. review and general support for the proposed Waimea Des? n Plan t 2. County adoption of the proposed design plan together with the phased and- coordinated implementation of projects. u a..s 1 for modification of the urban boundary b'' the County supported rec.z State Land Use Commission in accordance with the 'Waimea Design Plan. 14. Ongoing review by the County and community of projects proposed by Dr-v:-_ and public sectors which are in accordance with the Waimea Design Plan. Tamely agreement between the County and private landowners on 2c^L%y__ icn and development of key properties for public use. 24_2 • Last paragraph, second line, delete "CDP/Urban" and insert Waimea 4-3 First item, "CDP Adoption": amend to TDP Adoption • • • • • -7- . • . • /1114. . • • ' °MMENDED TREES AND SHRUBS FO . : .:. k'AIM'rA U'LBAN .DESIGN PLAN ; • ;.. .-VEGETATIVE ZONES s ADAPTED LIST OF TREES & PLANTS -.' ``- "Zone A" Lalamilo Residential 1. Acacia: Koala . • Melanoxylon (Blackwood) - ' Elevation: 1,000' - 2,500' 2. Cupressua: Arizona Cypress ' Rainfall (Annual) - 10"-20" 3. Bignonia Mimosifolia: Jacaranda . 5611 Type: ,High Calcium • 4. Pinun: Radiata (Monterey) Pine t= - . 5. Eucalyptus: a. Paniculata (gray bark) b. Sideroxylon (Bib. bark) 6. Nato: Myoporm Sandwicense - . "Bastard" Sandler'ood . ' 7. Others CoQ 0 1-tic. ••"..2.1..T, '1..oz.. *******#***44**4##444*#4*** *4!****#*4**444*********.**44#44##4****w#*****!* .. • "Zone 1" Central Pura of Waimea- 1. Acacia: -Koala ' ' . • a n 011 • K o a • Elevation: 2500' - 2700.'. Melanoxylon (blac:wood) . Rainfall: 20"-40" 2. Cupreasus: Monterey cypress • • Soil Type :- Moderate to good (excellent) Mexican cypress PH: ( .5 - 6.8 3. Jacaranda: Mimosifolia (bignonia farm: • 4. Pinuo Radiata (Monterey) Pine 5. Magnolia 6. Flowering Poach ' 7. :Eucalyptus: Euc. Pauciflora (flowerin • 8. Cherry Blossom: Taiwan & Hi-igan vane •• • 9. Podocarnus: yew family. Maki (fern Pi 10. Ohia Lehua, (M:etrosideros ?olymoruha) 11. Others CcLGt\0rfl%a �'e '��' i=- . *4#*4!4***.***44*44******4****r*A.**T? **** I.h#4,4.****##****1.4****.****0******* ~ "Zone D" •Puukapu Homestead 1. Ohia Lehua Elevation: 2700' - 3000' : 2. Podocarnus; Maki (fern .Pine) • .•: . Rainfall: 40" to 70" 3. Cherry Blossom - .:,t_ _ Soil Type: Acid, fair to moderate 4. . 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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. Lots in urban and agricultural use in Waimea are generally in separate fee-simple ownership. The original "Waimea Homesteads" subdivision has lots of approxi- mately 2.3 acres. It is still mostly in this form and has set the open flexible development pattern which characterizes Waimea. Figure 1.3 illustrates the land tenure pattern. 1.3.2 General Plan The General Plan establishes urban growth patterns in all direc- tions. Itshows 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 prime intensive agricultural lands on both sides of Mamalahoa Highway east of Waimea and with a portion of the Lalamilo farm lots near the race track. 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 are also zoned for urban use by the County. Most other State Urban classified land is in the Waimea Homestead area where "low density residential" lots are zoned AG 1A, and therefore not included in the County zoned category. 1.3.4 Existing Land Use Figure 1.6 indicates land use. 1.3.5 Existing Central Area The area abutting and south of Mamalahoa Highway, between Waimea Elementary School and the Civic Center site has been defined as the "Central area" for the purpose of this study. Construction of a medical clinic is underway on the site adjoining the Civic Center. 1.4 CONDITION OF STRUCTURES There are few structures in Waimea which are considered by residents to be in a poor or dilapidated condition. For the most part, Waimea residents take pride in their homes. The condition of their home reflects this pride. 1.5 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 1.7 indicates the existing road system. Pedestrian and horse circulation needs are not specifically accommodated on circulation systems of their own. 1.6 PUBLIC FACILITIES Public facilities are located in Figure 1.8 and listed below: Kamuela Airport Library Waimea Civic Center Waimea Elementary School Court House Gymnasium Police Station Post Office Fire Station 1.7 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, telephone line routes are shown in Figure 1.9. -2- 2 URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS 2.1 STUDY AREA The Waimea study area extends west from the Hamakua District Border to the Lalamilo residential subdivision west of the town. Consider- able development exists and is anticipated for this area. Approximately 45% of existing dwelling units in the area are located east of the town center, in agriculturally designated areas (TMK Section 4) . 2.2 ISSUES A Planning and Urban Design Committee to guide the Consultant was established at the request of the County Planning Director to Mr. Richard Penhallow, President of the Waimea-Kawaihae Community Association. Committee members are: Mr. James M. 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 both planning and urban design issues. Major urban design issues determined by the Committee are: 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. 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. During the various public hearings and meetings conducted by the County Council on the draft Plan, additional planning and design issues were brought up. These included: 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. -3- 2.3 URBAN FORM The General Plan indicates urban expansion of Waimea between the Lalamilo houselots to the west and Puu Nani to the east. It also indicates expansion of urban land to the State-owned hillside area north of the Waimea homesteads and Puukapu Homestead areas. Significant urban expansion is feasible in this area. Expansion south and west of the town center into lands owned by Parker Ranch is also appropriate, as indicated in Figure 2.1. The proposed by-pass road would serve as a natural southern boundary for Waimea, and would contain urbanization north of it. Figure 2.2 illustrates the form of Waimea and its complementary relationship to Kohala Mountains. High buildings and structures would detract from this relationship. 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 Opelu Road. 2.4.2 Existing Zoning Zoning within the SLUC urban area includes various Single-Family Residential categories, Multiple-Family Residential, Village and Neighbor- hood Commercial categories, Limited Industrial, Resort-Hotel, Open District and Agriculture One-Acre. Present residential zoning categories are of a low density nature. However, the height limit permitted under the Zoning Code is 2-1/2 stories or 35 feet, which is higher than the predominantly one-story scale in Waimea. Residential subdivisions are being developed without guidance of an overall planning concept. The two commercial zone categories permit subdivision of up to 7,500 sq. ft. lots, average site width of 60 feet and development without side yards and to a height of three stories or 40 feet. Multi-family housing can also be constructed within this zone and at a density up to 34 dwelling units per acre if other requirements can be met. Two multi- family structures near Opelu Road were built on this basis. Continued use of the small lot size, small frontage, lack of side yards and three- story height limit could lead to development that is out of character with the low profile "ranch" character of Waimea. A number of light industrial uses are located east of Parker Shopping Center. These are not compatible with the adjoining commercial and medical clinic uses and may be more appropriate in a separate indus- trial area. 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 not based on design goals, consequently design of any major building could run contrary to the character of Waimea. -4- • 411 2.5 CIRCULATION 2.5.1 Traffic Traffic patterns for Waimea are caused by regional flow through the town center and by local movements. While the volume of regional traffic, indicated in Figure 2.3, is modest in numerical terms, a signifi- cant amount of this traffic is heavy truck movement between the Hamakua Coast and Kawaihae Harbor. The proposed Waimea by-pass road could greatly reduce urban traffic volumes on Mamalahoa Highway and reduce the impact of large vehicles in Waimea. The regional and major internal road use patterns for Waimea are shown in Figure 2.3. Within the Central Area, the problem is primarily that of provid- ing accessibility to developable land. This can be achieved by modification and extension to the existing road system. Alternative circulation concepts are shown in Figure 2.4 and are as follows: 1. Retain existing circulation. 2. Extend Lindsey Road and secondary circulation.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 develop- ment along Mamalahoa Highway --No disruption of existing user activity patterns --Limits accessibility to developable land --Does not reinforce central area "sense of place" 2. Extend Lindsey Road and Secondary Circulation. --Improves accessibility of --More costly than Alternative 1 central area --Encourages commercial development --Provides a limited pedestrian on primary roads system --Does not consider total urban --Permits retention of all pattern Parker Ranch facilities --Curvilinear road pattern out of character with existing pattern --Does not reinforce central area "sense of place" --Slightly modifies existing user activity patterns 1Concept by Tryck, Nyman and Hayes for Parker Ranch: November, 1973. -5- • Advantages Disadvantages 3. Modify and Extend Both Primary and Secondary Circulation --Considers total urban pattern --More costly than other alternatives for long range growth --Parker Ranch vehicle facilities --Improves accessibility of must be relocated developable land --Modifies existing user activity --Increases accessibility to patterns central area --Reinforces central area "sense of place" --Provides for urban and central area horse/bike and pedestrian circulation respectively --Reinforces character of existing road pattern --Permits school expansion --Defines and retains vistas and special opportunities --Integrates old slaughterhouse into central area (proposed restaurant) 2.5.2 Parking Extensive off-street parking is provided at the Parker Ranch Shopping Center. In some parts of Waimea, parking is on Mamalahoa Highway or Kawaihae Road. At Waimea Elementary School, and east of Parker Ranch Shopping Center, cars are parked on Mamalahoa Highway on paved extensions to the highway. 2.5.3 Pedestrians Sidewalks exist on both sides of Mamalahoa Highway adjacent to the Post Office and Parker Ranch Shopping Center, and on both sides of Lindsey Road north of Mamalahoa Highway to Kawaihae Road. The sidewalk could be extended; however, a flexible approach to layout could be adopted in order to preserve significant existing features such as "stone" walls and trees on Mamalahoa Highway on and near the medical clinic and Civic Center sites. This same approach could be used on Kawaihae Road between Lindsey Road and Opelu Road. 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. Noticeable conflicts occur between pedestrians, vehicles and horses on Mamalahoa Highway in the central area because the road pavement and road- side parking is poorly defined and there is no established horse and biking trails. -6- 110 • 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 were explored as follows: 1. From the east on Mamalahoa Highway. 2. From the south on Mamalahoa Highway. 3. From the west on Kawaihae Road. 2.6.1 From East on Mamalahoa Highway Figure 2.5, containing 12 views, illustrates the entry sequence one perceives as he enters Waimea on Mamalahoa Highway. Views 1 to 5 show the views, partly framed by Eucalyptus, perceived by a driver as he approaches Waimea. The key components of the sequence are as follows: A cool sense of enclosure created by hedgerows of Eucalyptus trees along both sides of the road. These hedgerows occur at intervals which create a varying sequence of light, shade, and scenic views. The absence of trees on the right in View 2 allows views to lush pastures, an occasional ramshackled structure, and toward two puu's. Similar openings through the trees on the left permit views of agricultural and grazing lands, and occasional views of Mauna Kea in the distance. The initial view of Waimea town, shown in View 6, is characterized by the presence of old automobiles and trucks and poorly maintained build- ings. Views 7 to 11 illustrate the sequence within the central area of Waimea. Tree masses predominate on the left side only until one reaches the town center, decreasing the sense of enclosure and increasing the opportunities for vistas on the right. View 12 is the first of a sequence of views of a continuing pattern of Eucalyptus hedgerows at various intervals along the roadway. As one leaves the town central, views of well kept homes and business establishments styled in "Paniolo" tradition are particularly evident. 2.6.2 From South on Mamalahoa Highway Figure 2.6, containing 6 views, illustrates the visual sequence one perceives approaching Waimea from the south on Mamalahoa Highway. View 1, taken from a high point near the airport access road, shows the openness of the view from this point. One is able to perceive the entire form of Waimea in the distance, nestled in the foothills of the Kohala Mountains. This is the only point from which the entire town form can be perceived. Likewise, the most significant view of Mauna Kea, is seen from this stretch of roadway to the distant right across a broad expanse of treeless rangeland. -7- . • • Views 2, 3, and 4 illustrate hedgerows of Eucalyptus trees at intervals along both sides of road prior to entering the central area. These trees offer significant contrast to the predominately treeless grasslands one experiences prior to entering the urban area. Views 5 and 6 illustrate entry into the central area of Waimea. . Major tree masses do not exist near Mamalahoa between Lindsey Road and the medical clinic site. 2.6.3 From West on Kawaihae Road Figure 2.7, consisting of 7 views, illustrates the sequence as one approaches Waimea from the west on Kawaihae Road. View 1 offers sharp contrast to the initial views found in the east and west approaches to Waimea in that it lacks significant vegetation massing on either side of the road. Though not illustrated by the photo, dramatic views of the rolling Kohala Mountain foothills can be seen from the road to the left and views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the right in the distance. A series of more recently constructed houses along the left side of the road give way to more established homes and tree massings as one approaches the urban central area. Views 2 and 3 are perceived as one approaches Anna's Ranch and Olohana properties and show increasing vegetation on the left side of the road. The irregular intervals of Eucalyptus tree masses character- istic of the other approaches are not evident. Colorful flowers and intricate fence details in front of Anna's Ranch add interest to the visual scene at this point. Views 4 and 5 are typical of Kawaihae Road, which feature low profile pines and Cypress as the dominant tree mass, instead of the Eucalyptus typical of the other approaches. The roadway at this point is marked by a combination of large well kept house lots, small enclosed pastures, and the first of the commercial structures one views before arriving at the urban center. A large recreational park on the left and a smaller passive park on the right are located at the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Lindsey Road. A steady bend to the right onto Lindsey Road opens to a dramatic vista of the Mauna Kea summit, framed in a V-shaped massing of trees and illustrated in Views 6 and 7. Equally dramatic is the view along Lindsey Road to the north, which affords the viewer a look at the predominant puu's which form the backdrop to the Waimea Homestead portion of Waimea. 2.6.4 General Comments On all.: threeapproaches, overhead utilities onboth sides of the road are noticeable. They are least offensive on Mamalahoa Highway from the east where they often merge with large tree masses. A major electrical transmission line was recently constructed on Kawaihae Road which clutters the sequence of views along that route. 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 groupings of trees, -8- • 411 and the foothills of the Kohala Mountains. Figure 1.2 illustrates this. The spacious character of the residential sections of Waimea also owes to the general lack of high screen fences. The central area of Waimea has two distinct commercial elements separated by Waikoloa Stream. These are the commercial strip fronting Kawaihae Road between Opelu Road and Lindsey Street and the central area commercial strip fronting Mamalahoa Highway between the Civic Center and Waimea School. 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 Waimea Village Inn and an apartment structure, structures are one-story. This character is different from the Mamalahoa Highway area. The spatial character in the Central Area on Mamalahoa Highway area varies as shown in the five views in Figure 2.8. In the commercial section between Lindsey Road and the clinic site, buildings are single- story scale and set back from the street. The buildings are punctuated by access ways to parking and service areas. The low building profile is visually closed to the south, while space on the north side is pre- dominantly open. The open site development concepts adopted for the Civic Center and the medical clinic together with the Church Square add variety to the Central Area. 2.8 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER The prevalent architectural theme is the "Paniolo" style, a kind of gingerbread or "decorated" ranch style of design that is unique to Waimea. Examples of this style are shown in Figure 2.9. It 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. The Parker Ranch head office just south of the Post Office is in this style. Older structures in Waimea do not convey a particular architectural heritage, although some of the design elements of the "Paniolo" style can be seen in Figure 2.10, Examples of Older Buildings. Recent residential structures vary in styles; however, there is a noted trend toward use of natural materials such as wood finishes and natural rock. This approach blends in with the "rural" setting and does not conflict with the "Paniolo" style. Residential building forms incorporate gable, Hawaiian and shed roof forms. Most recent housing is no different than that being constructed elsewhere in the State. Recent commercial buildings consist of conventional design service stations, shed forms (the Waimea Village Inn) , the Hawaiian roof-veranda form (Post Office building), and part-mansard roof forms (Parker Ranch Shopping Center and the Civic Center buildings) . The form of buildings in Waimea are of a residential scale with the exception of Parker Ranch Shopping Center and a number of light industrial buildings, both of which are inconsistent with other develop- ment in Waimea. -9- 411 411 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 travers- ing 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. 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; that is, they were introduced to Hawaii. They were introduced as wind breaks and survived because they were well suited to difficult conditions. 2.10 SIGNS Ground signs based on individual design themes are prevalent. They are usually located near the road frontage in a landscaping area. Examples of these signs are shown in Figure 2.8, Views 2 and 3, and Figure 2.9--Kamuela Office Center. The sign structures are usually constructed from natural materials. Very often they have roof forms or supporting wooden rails above them. Structures are commonly 6 or 8 feet high and of similar width. 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. There is no control over materials, color or general construction other than for safety and lighting. Use of the present sign ordinance could result in a proliferation of large bright signs in Waimea, which would be out of character with existing signs. The use of the ground sign 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. -10- ' ® s 2,11 PUBLIC FACILITIES The two completed buildings in the Waimea Civic Center are set low on the site and lack visual prominence. The State Department of Accounting and General Services did not envisage growth in Waimea when it developed the design program for the Civic Center , although the site is larger than required. The design of the facilities reflects this as the proposed arrangement of buildings and roads do not allow ready expansion. There appears to be no attempt to relate the layout to the dramatic view of Mauna Kea to the South, shown in Figure 2.8, View 4. The Waimea Elementary School cannot be expanded on the present site. However, there is land adjacent to the school which could be used to allow expansion of the school to ultimately provide for grades K-12. A library is currently proposed adjoining the school site. 2.12 HISTORIC SITES Imiola Church is the only historic site considered "valuable" by the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board and it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Other buildings in Waimea which may have historic value are: K. Fukushima Store I. Oda Store Puukalani House Kamuela Hongwanji Mission Former Edmund Bright House Irene Ii-Brown Holloway House Richard Smart House (Puopelu) Parker Ranch Manager's House E. Lindsey House 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 commer- cial areas to serve as street lights. The construction of roads to rural standards--without curbs, gutters and sidewalks, is a major aspect of the "Paniolo" or 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. 1Discussion with Robert Matsushita, Civic Center architect. -11- 410 110 The County Subdivision Control Code permits considerable varia- tion in the minimum rights-of-way and pavement widths for different types of roads and streets designed for dedication. The minimum right-of-way widths for "collector" and "minor" residential streets is particularly wide, compared to the pavement widths required. A flexible approach will be required in areas similar to Waimea Homesteads where further subdivision development is anticipated. 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. -12- • • 3 URBAN DESIGN PLAN 3.1 INTENT The intent of the Waimea Design Plan is to identify the unique "Paniolo" and ranch heritage and environmental character of Waimea and to provide recommendations which will ensure the preservation of this heritage in the face of pressure for growth and change. This study addresses major concerns expressed in 1973 by the State Legislature in HRS Section 57-1 regarding the often detrimental visual impact of new development; the infringement on historic sites and buildings of significant architectural, cultural and historic value; and the quality of the scenic landscape. 3.2 DESIGN CONTROL 3.2.1 Area of Control The area of control recommended for Waimea is shown in Figure 3.1. This has been designated a Special Design District (SDD) . Mandatory con- trols and suggested guidelines within this area are recommended below. Along with relevant County codes and standards they would directly control and affect future development and subsequent design considerations. It is recommended that specific controls be developed for the commercial areas on Kawaihae Road and Mamalahoa Highway in order to main- tain and reinforce their differing architectural and spatial qualities. These specific controls would augment the recommended SDD guidelines. For specific identification, this area has been designated as the Waimea Urban Design District (UDD) combining two design subareas as shown in Figure 3.1, UDD 1: Kawaihae Road Area, and UDD 2: Central Area. 3.2.2 Procedures Urban Design review and approval procedures should be undertaken by the County Planning Department for public and private 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 visual/design impact should be subject to review, as determined by the Planning Director. Review should be based on adopted urban design controls, goals, objectives, and guidelines of this Plan. Review of the architectural character of detached single-family residential and agricultural structures and renovations would be desirable. However, because of their smaller scale (in the case of the single-family residences) ; the general location (away from the urban village core) of agricultural structures and uses; and the degree of visual/design impact of renovations, a voluntary system of compliance would be more appropriate and reasonable. -13- . • • To aid in the review process, a broad-based local community asso- ciation such as the Waimea-Kawaihae Community Association should be used. A committee of the Association should be developed and used to continually advise the Planning Department. and other County agencies in implementing and/or recommending any amendments to this Plan. This committee should be a manageable size, as determined by the Association; but it should be of such size to reflect at least the following: 1. One (1) resident each from the east, central, and west side of the Special Design District. 2. One (1) each from the following business and/or special interests: a. Ranching b. Farming c. Real Estate d. Design (architecture, engineering, planning, etc.) e. Hawaiian History f. Developer/Building Contractor g. Education h. Commercial (finance, retail, industrial, etc.) i. Hawaiian Homesteader 3. The majority of the.members shall be residents and property owners of Waimea. None of them, however, need be members of the Community Association. The Community Association should be used as a vehicle to solicit nominations to and conduct the election of this committee on an annual basis. The committee should hold meetings as needed, but in any event, provide its comments and recommendations to the County agencies and Planning Department within the time allotted by the requesting agency. Further, the affected developer and/or property owner whose project is being reviewed by the committee should be given a fair opportunity to appear, present, and defend its proposal to the committee. 3.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Recommended Urban Design Goals and Objectives are as follows: GOALS 3.3.1 Character To retain the "Paniolo" or ranch-town atmosphere. 3.3.2 Form To consolidate growth around the emerging town center. -14- • 3.3.3 Function To reinforce the traditional role of Waimea as the regional ranching, intensive agricultural, and service commercial center. To encourage the present trend and interest of educational, cultural, medical and scientific organizations to locate there. 3.3.4 Design To preserve and reinforce the significant environmental and architectural features of Waimea. URBAN DESIGN OBJECTIVES 1. To preserve and enhance the form and function of existing . neighborhoods. 2. To encourage that new structures complement the urban and natural environment in terms of form, scale, choice of materials, and architectural styles. 3. To preserve historic buildings and sites. 4. To reinforce the function of the central commercial-civic center area. 5. To create and preserve views and visual accessibility to distant focal points including Mauna Kea, adjoining puu°s and Kohala Mountains. 6. To enhance the character of Waimea through a cohesive system of landscaping and landscape elements such as signs, paving and lighting. 7. To preserve and encourage the use of existing ground signs which have a "natural" character. 8. To maintain the entry of "gateway" on the eastern approach and improve the scenic quality of the south and westerly approaches. 9. To encourage a respect for the local climate in the design of buildings and open spaces. 10. To define road hierarchy through design, signing, lighting and landscaping. 11. To provide an integrated circulation system for pedestrians, horses and bicycles linking key functions, landmarks and recreation elements. 12. To ensure compatibility of neighboring land uses and design concepts. 13. To minimize the visual impact of motor vehicles and associated parking, service and sales facilities. 14. To reduce the visual impact of utility lines. 15. To improve the quality, extent, and diversity of exterior spaces as part of a total integrated open space system. -15- L410 3.4 LAND USE 1. The land use concept in Figure 3.2 should form the basis for the Waimea Design Plan. This concept proposes distribu- tion of land uses and circulation based on the County General Plan and Waimea Design Plan goals and objectives. 2. The following guidelines shall be applicable to all proposed developments, except detached single-family residences, agricultural buildings, and minor renovations within the Urban Design District (UDD) . a. Sideyard setbacks and the height of new structures and/or expansion of existing structures in commercial and industrial area shall take into account the surround- ing 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 should be given. b. To the extent practicable, the location or siting of all structures and improvements should: (1) Not hinder existing and prospective traffic move- ments; (2) Provide landscaping as called for in this Plan; and (3) Within reasonable limits, preserve natural features (if any) of community value. c. Multi-family uses shall be discouraged from commercial zoning categories. d. Off-street parking and loading requirements should be provided in locations that are not visible from street and in a manner consistent with ready accessibility and visibility to police patrol. Parking in front of buildings should not be encouraged but site planning flexibility must be allowed through the use of land- scaping and screening elements to minimize visual impacts of parking. 3.5 CIRCULATION 1. The primary traffic circulation system should be in accordance with Figure 3.2, Land Use Concept, and Figure 3.3, Central Area Concept. Major objectives are: a. Extend Lindsey Road to the proposed by-pass highway. b. Extend Mena Road to the proposed by-pass highway. c. Improve the intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and Mena Road. -16- L410 d. Connect Kohala Mountain Road to Mamalahoa Highway near the by-pass highway (future) . e. Construct a new proposed roadway between Lindsey Road extension and Kamamalu Road. f. Extend Church Road and construct a bridge at Waikoloa Stream for access to the proposed Kohala Mountain Park. g. Improve the existing Kawaihae Road, Lindsey Road, and Mamalahoa Highway in the central area.. h. Improve Mamalahoa Highway in the Central Area (UDD 2) . 2. A primary pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway circulation system should be developed using as a guide Figure 3,2. An implementation program to further define specific routes, improvement alternatives, and phasing priorities shall be. prepared prior to development of the system. The imple- mentation program should consider the major concepts of the pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway circulation system which are to: a. Develop a pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway path along Waikoloa Stream from the proposed Kohala Mountain Park to the proposed Lalamilo Park and residential area. b. Develop a pedestrian/equestrian system within the Central Area (UDD 2) as shown in Figure 3.4. c. As appropriate, develop pedestrian improvements in conjunction with roadway improvements for Kawaihae Road, Mamalahoa Highway, Lindsey Road and other pro- posed roads shown around the Central Area that inte- grate and are compatible with the overall pedestrial system. d. Develop a pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway path linking the Central Area to existing and proposed residential development. The equestrian system should focus on the corral at the Central Area. Certain areas should be identified for the tethering of horses throughout the equestrian system. The equestrian system should be designed to permit eventual extension makai to proposed developments including Waikoloa. e. Develop a pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway system which will reflect a combined, coordinated effort between private landowners and County and State agencies. 3. Off-street parking and loading requirements should bein accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Code and in locations that are: a. Not visible from streets and not between site and building frontages. -17- A • b. Parking in the proposed Central Area (UDD 2) should be provided in nodes accessible from the perimeter road system and not traversing the entire area. The present parking arrangement at Parker Ranch Shopping Center should be modified to meet this recommendation. 3.6 DESIGN THEME Objectives for architectural styles, materials and finish exteriors are as follows: 3.6.1 Design Theme Objectives 1. Encourage the "Paniolo" architectural style. Structures built with "natural" materials or finished in "natural" colors described in this section are acceptable. 2. Encourage the "Paniolo" architectural style for agricul- tural buildings to make them part of a consistent design theme adopted for all buildings on individual farm lots. 3. Encourage the construction of industrial buildings with natural materials finished in natural colors. Larger industrial buildings in excess of 20,000 sq. ft. should be designed to minimize visual mass and bulk by variation of long facades and form, or breakup into separate buildings. 4. Incorporate the "Paniolo" theme in future public buildings with the exception of future Civic Center buildings at the north end of the Central Area, which should continue in the existing architectural style. The Civic Center plan should be modified based on a concept which readily permits growth. 5. Encourage preservation and identification of the buildings listed as primary examples of the "Paniolo" style of architecture. All renovation or reconstruc- tion work of the above buildings should consider the retention of existing building style, form, and character whenever possible. Archie Kaaua House John Purdy House Chock-In Store Kahilu Hall Edmund Bright's House (formerly) Kamuela Hongwanji Mission E. Lindsey House Keolamauloa Church Frank Spencer House Old Court House Fukushima Store Parker Ranch Manager's House I. Oda Store Parker Ranch Slaughter House Imiola Congregational Church Puukalani House Irene Ii-Brown Holloway House Richard Smart House 3.6.2 "Paniolo" Style Elements of the "Paniolo" style are: 1. Rectilinear building forms of one or two stories. 2. Gable, hipped or Hawaiian roof forms. 3. Raised verandas with perimenter posts. -18- A 411 4. Timber construction. 5. Intricate posts and veranda trim, finished in white. 6. Panelled doors and windows finished in white or pale colors. 7. Patterned window shutters finished in white. 8. Corrugated, galvanized sheet iron roofing finished in red or ochre. Examples of the "Paniolo" style are shown in Figure 2.9. 3.6.3 Materials and Colors "Natural" materials are those which are complementary to the natural environment. 1. "Natural" materials and finishes should be used for all buildings and include: Wood: Unfinished or stained and painted in earth colors. Bright color accents are permitted. Concrete: Natural and earth-colored textured split- lace concrete blocks or poured in place. Rock: Lava or other natural or artificially- constructed stones. Tiles: Earth colored clay, ceramic or concrete roofing, wall and floor tiles. Metal: Copper. Galvanized sheet iron painted in earth colors or with textured earth color finishes Core-10 rusting steel. Aluminum in earth colors. Materials which are highly reflective, brightly colored, or plastic and artificial imitations of natural products should not be used. 2. Colors Natural or earthtone colors such as dark or olive green, raw umber, terra cotta, sienna brown, sepia or slate gray should be used on exterior surfaces of buildings or struc- tures. Stains are encouraged and painted surfaces should be light absorbing whenever possible. High gloss or reflective finishes should be discouraged. Other colors can be used for framing or trim provided that they do not exceed 5% of the exposed surface. Mosaics, sculpture and murals should be exempt from the color regulations upon review. 3.6.4 Fences The use of typical post and rail fences left natural or painted white should be encouraged where fences are proposed. Stone walls as fences are also encouraged. High screen fences should be constructed with a natural appearance in commercial and industrial areas where security or visual screening is desired. -19- 411 411 3.7 LANDSCAPING 3.7.1 Landscape Concept 1. Major and secondary tree masses should be designated throughout Waimea in accordance with the following objectives: a. Reinforce and extend tree masses along west and south approaches on Kawaihae Road and Mamalahoa Highway. b. Plant extensive tree planting in the Central Area. c. Incorporate where possible the existing lineal windbreak patterns in new developments. d. Preserve major existing views, particularly those toward Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountains. e. Continue the use of Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) along Waikoloa Stream. f. Require extensive tree planting in industrial areas. g. The use of colorful shrubs and flowers should be incorporated near focal points on all three approaches to Waimea-Kamuela. Recommended trees and shrubs to implement the landscaping concept are identified in Table 1. The location and types of trees should be identified in a Master Street Tree Plan. Table 1. Recommended Trees and Shrubs For Waimea Design Plan VEGETATIVE ZONES ADAPTED LIST OF TREES AND PLANTS "Zone A" 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" Sandlewood 7. Others. . .California Pepper ********************************************************************x********** -20- 41/ • VEGETATIVE ZONES ADAPTED LIST OF TREES AND PLANTS "Zones B & C" Central Part of 1. Acacia: Koaia, Koa, Melanoxylon Waimea (Blackwood) Elevation: 2,500'-2,700' 2. Cupressus: Monterey cypress, Mexican cypress Rainfall: 20"-40" 3. Jacaranda: Mimosifolia (Bignonia Soil Type: Moderate to family) good (excellent) 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 9. Podocarpus: yew family. Maki (fern pine) 10. Ohia Lehua (Metrosideros Polymorpha) 11. Others. . .California Pepper ******************************************************************************* "Zone D" 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. . . -21- ! 3.8 SIGNS Signs should be provided throughout the Waimea SDD as follows: 3.8.1 Type and Size Ground Signs Type 1 Max. 32 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 9" Type 2 Max. 8 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 6" Wall Signs Type 1 Max. 32 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 6" Type 2 Max. 8 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 6" Marquee Signs Max. 8 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 6" Projecting Signs Max. 8 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 6" Directional Signs Max. 4 sq. ft. with lettering not to exceed 4 sq. ft. Window Signs Max. 25% of window area or more, 20 sq. ft. Roof Signs Not permitted. 3.8.2 Location Ground Signs Type 1 All zones with the exception of residential areas. Type 2 Residential areas. Wall Signs Type 1 All zones with the exception of residential areas. Type 2 Residential areas. 3.8.3 Number of Signs Ground Signs: One per road frontage; plus one per site frontage at Central Area trail system. Any two signs per business or occupant per site frontage should be permitted. 3.8.4 Sign Design 1. Signs should be designed as independent units or panels and not as lettering applied to an existing surface. 2. Signs should not incorporate shiny surfaces such as plastic or reflective metal. Wood, stone, canvas or non-reflective metals are recommended. -22- 110 3. Irridescent and extensive areas of bright color should not be permitted. 4. Internal lighting should light only letters or symbols and not the sign unit. Flashing lights should not be permitted. 5. Signs should be stationary. 3.8.5 Ground Signs The intent is to encourage the use of ground signs in commercial, institutional, public, and industrial projects. Sign structures should not exceed the height of the building fascia, or 10 ft. , whichever is less. The Planning Director should be permitted to waive the sizes of the structure and/or sign where unusual conditions require a larger structure and/or sign, and the proposed sign design is in keeping with the intent of the design theme. Examples of typical ground signs in Waimea are shown in Figure 3.5. 3.8.6 Non-Conforming Signs Existing signs which do not conform with the Waimea Design Plan should be phased out over a period of five years and replaced with appro- priate conforming signs. 3.8.7 County Signs 1. Street and directional signs which are in character with the theme of Waimea should be designed in conformance with the standards listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 2. Entry Signs identifying Waimea should be constructed of wood" in character with. the "Paniolo" theme and provided at each of the approaches to Waimea. Location of these signs should be strategically placed on Mamalahoa Highway east and south approaches, and Kawaihae Road and Kohala Mountain Road. 3.9 STREETS AND LIGHTING Current County standards for streets and lighting should be reviewed to permit compliance with Waimea Design Plan objectives. Standards for safety and public convenience would continue to be observed; however, desired flexibility should be given for design consideration. Major objectives are: 1. Design major and minor roadways on a system of straight alignments or where appropriate, curvilinear layouts. 2. Do notrequire curbs, gutters, and sidewalks in rural collector and minor streets, and cul-de-sacs where drainage' and/or pedestrian traffic can be adequately handled by either natural landscaped or asphalt swales. ' -23- 3. Where possible, light standards should be distinctive in character and constructed of materials which complement the natural environment of Waimea as illustrated in Figure 3.6. 4. The scale of light standards and intensity of illumination should relate to the type of street and adjacent land use. Upward reflection should be minimized. 5. Develop a detailed street lighting plan and design criteria that will be consistent with the objectives of the design plan. 3.10 OVERHEAD UTILITIES Major objectives are: 1. Where appropriate, encourage underground utilities for new developments. 2. Develop an underground relocation schedule for all existing overhead local distribution lines for electricity, telephone and cable TV. 3. Upgrade the three major approach roads to Waimea. 4. Relocate major regional overhead distribution lines for electricity and telephone services well away from the three major approaches to Waimea. 5. Undertake an alignment feasibility study for location of major overhead utilities in order to select the alignment which would be within existing rights of way. Consideration should be given to the recommendation of separate easements, in accordance with Figure 3.7, Overhead Utilities Alignment Concept. A method of implementation might be by improvement district basis whereby each individual landowner could be assessed on the basis of street frontage. A form of tax credit benefit to the participant in the improvement district could be developed as an incentive. -24- • 111 4 IMPLEMENTATION 4.1 ACTION The implementation of urban design proposals will require action by both private and public sectors. The following key actions are required by the community, major landowners, and the County in order to ensure development of Waimea in accordance with the Waimea Design Plan. 1. Public review and general support for the proposed Waimea Design Plan (WDP) . 2. County adoption of the proposed design plan together with the phased and coordinated implementation of projects. 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 private and public sectors which are in accor- dance with the Waimea Design Plan. 5. Timely agreement between the County and private landowners on acquisition and development of key properties for public use. 4.2 PHASING The proposed Urban Design Concept is relatively flexible and can be structured to meet both government and private sector limitations. These limitations will dwell essentially in the Plan. The scheduling of the various priority items recommended in the Plan into the County CIP program would depend on the ability of the County to provide these funds specifically for Waimea. Assessment of the priorities established by the Plan against a County-wide basis of need is a process that must also be taken into consideration since funds availability are always a prime consideration. Exploration into the availability of funds from sources outside the County should be seriously considered and these could be from General Revenue Sharing, Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development through the newly established Community Development Block Grant program. Through fund sources such as these, the successful cost sharing of government money and private sectors participation on an assessed improvement value basis can be achieved. The improvements that could be implemented under this cooperative method of cost sharing would be the improved street circulation patterns and street improvements, pedestrian/ equestrian and bikeway paths, and drainage improvements, and certain street furniture considered unique to Waimea and the immediate area. The following phasing program is provided to indicate the priorities considered essential to implement the Waimea Design Plan. Each phase is based on a time to request funds from local and Federal sources and also to coordinate with the applicable private sector pasties who would gain the immediate benefits from the proposed improvements.. -25-.