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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2019-20- GP Mini Speakout Boards structural methods. - Management Organization (HWMO), Wildfire WildFire Reduce developments in identified high risk hazard areas. Discourage infrastructure investments in high risk hazard areas and incentivize infrastructure expenditures outside high risk hazard areas. Incorporate hazard mitigation strategies into policies and planning decisions and use the most conservative models in defining hazard areas. shall be shown on the Future Land Use Map. the new studies and to provide a watershed perspective in managing floods using both structural and non Utilize Hawaii Community Hazard Assessment/ Hazard Mapping and Wildland/Urban Risk Assessment in its process of determining Fire Hazards and Risk to guide appropriate areas for development. State Building Code no later than two conforming) in high risk hazard areas. - County building code shall be updated to maintain Hawaii County shall review and evaluate floor elevation requirements, as necessary, for all new construction in vulnerable areas. Require the consolidation of contiguous parcels that do not conform to current code (non consistency with the years after adoption of the Hawaii State Building Codes. Natural resources that provide buffers from hazards are protected and conserved, including aquifers, watersheds, streams, coastal waters, forest and coastal ecosystems, lava tubes, and rare and endangered native species and habitats. Prioritize drainage and flood studies for high risk urban areas within the Urban Growth Area. Coastal High Hazard Area is the area including tsunami inundation, sea level rise and special flood hazard areas. The Coastal High Hazard Area Codes & Regulations Mitigation Planning Mitigating and Adapting to Hazards & Climate Change Risks hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ are lowered using mitigation strategies year - governmental organizations, - Community Certification for communities with high Firewise County shall ensure warning siren coverage is adequate for each prone areas. - Ensure emergency evacuation routes are adequate for each community vulnerable to hazard. Ensure emergency response plans are adequate for each community. In coordination with State agencies, maintain shelter capacity and condition records to ensure that evacuation shelters are adequate for each community. Community. All emergency response critical facilities and communication systems are designed and maintained to be resilient and remain operational during hazard events. All emergency facilities shall be located outside the 100 flood Partner with the State to assess and plan for alternative routes and possible relocation of coastal roads. Address and monitor known hazards along transportation routes. Require hazard disclosures in all real estate conveyance transactions. Encourage the development and implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and wildfire risk. Increase public education related to hazard zones, including evacuation routes and procedures for visitor accommodations. Develop the capacity for hazard preparedness of non businesses, and neighborhood groups. Emergency Preparation Community Education & Planning Emergency Response Hazard - disaster - Mitigating and Adapting to Hazards & Climate Change Pre disaster plans - hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ and post increase resilience. (measured through updates to Multi Mitigation Plan update). fuel vehicles - emission - emission goals. - of transportation to increase modal split and linking residential and employment center land uses to reduce the need for single vehicle trips. Support the development of carbon standards and an incentive program aimed at achieving County carbon Develop a program to replace all fossil in the mass transit fleet with renewable energy alternatives. Prioritize energy efficient designs, energy efficient systems, and waste reduction/reuse at County facilities. Include the useful life of the infrastructure and the cost savings related to reduced energy needs in Capital improvement Projects. Partner with County, State, and private entities to develop comprehensive and coordinated strategies promoting energy and water conservation to strive for climate change resilience. Consider values of natural areas for sequestering carbon and providing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in evaluating public investments, including acquisition, siting, and design. Evaluate the need and opportunities to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), such as offering a range of transportation choices in new development or redevelopment projects; incentivizing connectivity between differing modes Energy, Water & Waste Reduction Reducing Carbon Emissions - Mitigating and Adapting to Hazards & Climate Change Partner with hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ community stewardship groups, local stakeholders and intergovernmental agencies to reduce island wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) by at least 80 percent from 2005 levels by 2050. Sea level rise; Hydrologic and geologic conditions; Groundwater quality and levels; Precipitation and groundwater changes. Coordinate with appropriate agencies to monitor impacts which may be specific to Hawaii County due to its unique exposure to climate change and sea level rise impacts. date scientific - making - to - Surface water quality (including temperature); Mapping Use accurate and up predictions and observations related to climate change impacts to guide policy and future land use decisions. Support local and regional climate change modeling and monitoring programs. This may include but is not be limited to the programs designed to monitor: Implement a minimum sea level rise assumption of 3.2 feet for budgetary, land use, and other decision processes. Evaluate Capital Improvement Projects for resiliency, including but not limited to, sea level rise, flood and storm surge, and service expectations can be met in the face of projected climate change impacts. Coordinate with appropriate agencies to monitor impacts which may be specific to Hawaii County due to its unique exposure to climate change and sea level rise impacts. Partner with communities to develop adaptation strategies (protection, accommodation, managed retreat, and preservation) for vulnerable areas including conducting vulnerability assessments and assessing land use and land availability. & Monitoring Adaptation Strategies Improvement Projects Mitigating and Adapting to Hazards & Climate Change Reduce hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ vulnerability to Sea Level Rise for all vulnerable communities and infrastructure. Evaluate developing a land use overlay for water conservation areas. Support implementation of leak detection programs throughout the DWS water systems. Improve County water conservation practices to lead by example. potable - scale - Ensure municipal wastewater systems serve designated Urban Growth Areas with the capacity to accommodate projected population growth. Prioritize developing a multipronged approach to wastewater infrastructure funding, including proactively seeking grant funding for wastewater system expansion, improvements, and new development. Ensure that wastewater systems and improvements are designed and functioning to maximize system efficiencies, prevent accidental leaks or spills, and provide sanitary, reliable wastewater treatment that is not negatively impacting natural resources. Conservation & Leaks scale developments with - New large private water systems shall be required to follow the domestic consumption guidelines including appropriate limits on average daily demand. Require installation of non water systems for large developments. Wastewater scale - term, reliable - Ensure the highest quality of water is reserved for the most valuable end use. Evaluate and amend the fee schedule for water use to take into account high water use and aquifer recharge projections. Use the funds generated to pay for conservation measures and infrastructure. The County shall require water conservation, recharge and reuse measures for new large development projects in the West Mauna Kea, Kohala, and aquifer sector areas. The County shall require verification of a long supply of water before applicable subdivisions are approved. The withdrawal rate from groundwater aquifers shall not exceed 80% of the sustainable yield, until regional studies determine lower sustainability thresholds. Work cooperatively with the State DLNR and communities to ensure the protection and availability of an adequate water supply in all aquifers to meet the needs of the population and anticipated growth of Hawaii County. New Development Use & Fees Managing Water System Resources Aquifers Reduce hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ water use to 130 gallons per day per person. up - All County potable water systems should have back standby sources. up Sources - potable - Water demand projections shall include all demand, including non use. Back Projections development to serve designated Urban Growth Areas. The Department of Water Supply and the Planning Department shall coordinate priorities prior to the adoption of any new water development or land use plans. Prioritize replacement of surface potable water sources with groundwater potable water sources. All new water systems shall meet the level of standards of DOH, DWS, Fire, and subdivision code. Encourage all new catchment water systems to include purification systems. Treat all water as a public resource in community design, and integrate designs for drinking water, storm water, and recreational water needs. Support community financing of private potable water systems for communities that rely on catchment and private wells for drinking water. Water Quality Standards Manage water, stormwater, and wastewater as the same natural resource and related utility by one integrated COH entity. Water system improvements, including exploratory wells, shall correlate with the pattern. The County Water Board shall prioritize infill development and focus source Community Design & Support Managing Water System Resources Management & Development Achieve 100% of all public and Increase hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ private water systems meeting safe drinking water standards. (measured by EPA Consumer Confidence Reports or other water quality reports) hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ public water service to all urban areas (measured by # of DWS projects completed within urban areas) Prioritize expansions to the paratransit and shared ride taxi programs for the growing elderly and disabled populations to ensure equitable access to services is available for all. Public transportation is improved and expanded in communities with the highest socioeconomic needs, according to the Hawaii Health Matters income, elderly, and people with - licensed adults, low - modal connections to facilitate the transfer between modes of - Develop alternative means of transportation to provide alternative mobility for minors, non disabilities. Create a multimodal circulation network plan for each urban community to best direct future improvements and needs. This network plan could be created in coordination with a CDP process. Develop inter travel, such as Automobile/Transit and Bike/Transit Transfer. Transit stations or transit hubs and nearby park and ride facilities (including bicycle storage) must be built to ameliorate the traffic congestion in key urban centers. Equity way (ROWs) to accommodate transit services. - of - a) Town centers, commercial districts, and employment centers b) Airports and cruise ship terminals. c) University and adult education centers Identify, preserve, and/or acquire corridors for future transit use, including but not limited to multimodal corridors and require new development to provide rights Maximize regular and paratransit service to the following: Coordinate mass transit schedules and routes so as to accommodate school schedules such as after school activities and sports. based targets and outcomes to help - Create transportation hubs and bus stops with amenities that provide riders comfort and safety and that help support community and village gathering places. Bus maintenance facilities shall be developed at or near transit hubs. Facilitate the transfer between modes of travel, such as bike/transit transfer, and install racks on all buses to carry bicycles and surfboards, and develop bicycle lockers at transit hubs. Corridors & Routes The County shall establish a corridor planning/management program that is data driven and uses performance prioritize various multimodal projects. Design and selection of these projects shall use a context sensitive process utilizing the various Community Development Plans as guidance to increase access to opportunity while promoting health and wellness through active transportation options The Bikeway Plan for the County of Hawaii (1979) shall be updated to include the development of a safe and usable bikeway system throughout the island; or incorporate the bikeway into an island wide comprehensive transportation plan. Multimodal & Mass Transit Hub and Spoke Planning : Achieve a reliable : Improve hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ roadway connectivity to increase efficiency, walkability, and alternative routes for emergency access. hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ mass transit system that serves the transportation, employment and social needs of our County to attract a 50% increase in ridership. r 6 HRS. - term strategies to reduce - - family residential - profit organizations in their efforts to provide adequate affordable housing. - based non - Maintain an affordable housing and property inventory system consistent with 201H All affordable housing projects which receive development benefits from Hawaii County, including but not limited to land use/ zoning approvals, special approvals, conditional uses, and density bonuses, shall be required to maintain the project (o portion thereof) as affordable for a period of 40 years pursuant to deed restrictions or other mechanisms specified in the HCC. Affordable and transitional housing shall be prioritized on vacant urban land already zoned for multifamily development and around transit hubs. Incorporate reasonable flexibility in codes and ordinances to achieve a diversity of socio economic housing mix and to permit aesthetic balance between single structures and open spaces. Encourage use permits for innovative and experimental housing types to address homelessness, temporary, and transitional housing located close to services, job centers, transit hubs. Hawaii County shall expand its participation in Federal, State and Hawaiian housing assistance programs to rehabilitate owner and rental housing for very low, low, median, and moderate income residents by seeking grants, loans, and technical assistance in conjunction with public and private stakeholders. Support collaborative partnerships that address homelessness, work toward immediate solutions to house and service homeless populations and work toward long homelessness. Partner with Federal, State, and nonprofit housing entities and housing trusts to fund and support community Flexible Housing Affordable Housing Partnership & Support Providing Equitable & Safe Housing Options for All Increase in hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ number of newly constructed housing units. housing as well as the needs of - attached homes. Encourage housing construction to take into consideration the need for ADA accessible the growing elderly population who have mobility impairments. Consider broadening current real property tax reductions or exemptions as financial incentives for a private property unit as a second dwelling unit where allowable. the course of regular maintenance, such as repainting. A housing unit is classified as deteriorating when its deficiencies indicate a lack of proper upkeep. Dilapidated (Substandard): A housing unit in this category indicates that the unit can no longer provide safe and adequate shelter or is of inadequate original construction including being constructed below the minimum Floodplain Regulations c. use developments to - Sound: Most housing units in this category are in good condition and have no visible defects. However, some structures with slight defects are also included. Deteriorating: A housing unit in this category needs more repair than would be provided in a. b. Support the development of a variety of housing types, uses and models, including experimental housing, compact housing communities. Require residential and mixed incorporate a variety of housing types within a single development project. Incentivize the development of compact and energy efficient housing types that minimize use of resources such as smaller detached homes, accessory dwellings, and Hawaii County shall develop minimum standards for structural safety and coordinate to monitor and inventory housing conditions. Standards for evaluation of the structural condition of the housing stock are summarized below: Affordable Variety Safe Housing Providing Equitable & Safe Housing Options for All Increase Eliminate hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ in various housing types. hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ housing determined to be structurally unsound. 6. - 3) to ensure public concerns are addressed and - Ensure HazMat service in each district. Prioritize securing 4x4 emergency vehicles for service in remote communities. The County shall maintain staffing for a Board of Appeals for the Fire Department (HCC 26 there is an adequate mechanism to increase transparency and consistency in the application of the Fire Code as per Section 26 All fire stations should provide EMS services. districts. Police headquarters shall be near the geographic center of the service area and near concentrations of commercial and industrial use. Police stations in outlying districts shall be based on the population to be served and response time rather than on geographic district. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) shall be incorporated into village design guidelines. Maintain and improve rural police service ratios adjusted for geographic distance travel times to provide adequate service response. Maintain police staffing to 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents in all The establishment of a fire/police facility shall consider site size and locations that permit quick and efficient vehicular access. Establish a minimum level of service for fire stations to provide a response time of 8 minutes in Urban Areas and 12 minutes in the rural areas. Rescue services should be provided by ground and sea by at least one station in each district and maintain an appropriate number and type of emergency helicopters, including appropriate aero medical capabilities. Police Emergency Response Keeping our Communities Healthy & Safe Achieve Police hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ 100% of on time fire and emergency response times. hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ personnel increase to a minimum of 1.6 per 1,000 residents. - e Support the establishment of home and community based care. Community Car service medical - hour, full - located, 24 - Kona, - Partner with State and private service providers to develop a consolidated services facility plan for victim and offender treatment, counseling and other rehabilitation services (and other social services) in major urban centers (Hilo, Kailua Waimea). Ensure that hospitals are sufficiently hardened to remain in effective use through natural disasters. Support the establishment or expansion of community health centers, rural health clinics and mobile clinic services for the medically underserved population, especially in rural areas. Advocate for programs serving the elderly, disabled, and homeless persons. Support the establishment of centrally facilities, with trauma care, to service rural areas. Rehabilitation & Social Services Health Services Keeping our Communities Healthy & Safe - Each Reduce hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ community has access to healthcare facilities, programs, or community based care. hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻʹ substance abuse, domestic violence and other social problems through social programs, education, and intervention services. Recreation Complex. 26 to develop criteria for assessing - Panaewa , Mahaiula Existing and new parks are designed with features that accommodate and encourage meaningful levels of physical activity according to level of service criteria. Recreational facilities should be planned and located where they will Consider amending Section 23 community needs and allow flexibility for park types to include open space areas, green space (buffers) and allowances for the publicly dedicated lands to be used as community gardens, art parks, etc. use of schoolyards, County parks, - Kai State Park reaching into Botanical and community garden parks, pocket and art parks; Equestrian/rodeo arenas; Archery and shooting ranges; ATV and motorized recreation areas; And other types of active and passive recreation that enhance the quality of life for visitors and residents. Kekaha Seek to combine recreation facility improvements projects with other needed facility improvements. Support and enhance recreational facilities by developing additional recreational offerings in underutilized areas of County properties, such as the . location of schools, parks, and senior - represented open recreation - Maniniowali date to facilitate maximum community participation. - , and to - Partner with State, Federal, and private entities to increase funding sources for park, recreation, and trail development and maintenance. Partner with and initiate joint agreements with State, Federal, and private entities for funding, management, and maintenance for recreation and public access priorities. Encourage the State to continue with the establishment of Establish, in cooperation with the State Department of Education, joint and other public facilities for community use for recreational, cultural, and other compatible uses. Maintain and/or improve park facilities and programs based on community needs assessments to ensure County services are meeting the social, recreational, and activity needs of our communities. Facilitate and prioritize the co centers to promote interactivity between community members of all ages. Continue to improve parks and recreation outreach efforts to ensure program and facility information is adequately available, promoted online through accessible websites and through other mediums, and kept up Partnerships Community Needs friendly parks; - Walking and biking trails; Skate/roller blade parks; Dog Parks that offer camping opportunities; Implement a proactive maintenance program to ensure that park facilities and trails are safely maintained for optimum usage. Prioritize maintenance and necessary improvements at existing park facilities over developing new park facilities within each district. Prioritize park acquisition and improvements that involve under and healthy living activities (outside the scope of organized sports), such as: Promoting Active Living Through Recreation, Trails & Public Access 50% - 30 : Maintenance & Improvements hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ of the total park and recreation land is dedicated to active recreation Ensure native Hawaiian access rights are clearly expressed in County code, policies, and procedures. Ensure access for cultural practitioners in areas that may not be appropriate for public access. (e.g. Burial sites, specific heiau). public partnerships to manage and maintain public access to the - Cultural Access Prior to disposing of, leasing, or transferring public lands, including public roads or trails, public access potentials will be assessed, documented and protected if Ensure that publicly owned historic trails and roads are properly identified, and Seek private shoreline, public trails, hunting areas, scenic places and vistas, and significant historic sites, buildings, and objects of public interest. 30). - motorized trails - water mark on any coastal shoreline or to Alignment of coastal trails shall consider flexibility for realignment for sea level rise and other dynamic shoreline changes. Determine the location and ownership of historic trails and roads as early as possible in the land use application process. Where a subdivision is traversed by a natural water course, drainage way, channel, or stream, the Planning Director should require a pedestrian, equestrian, and/or bicycle path when the opportunity exists to connect to existing or future drainage or trail corridors. (HCC 23 - Support the development of a Rails to Trails type program to facilitate the conversion of old railway segments to a public trail network. (HCDP 49) Explore options and collaborate with community groups to increase access to former sugar cane roads to be used as non where feasible and appropriate. trails, facilities, and access to sites for gathering, mauka shall establish: public access to and along the shoreline to leaf sliding, and other recreational purposes, and where there - ti of six or more lots, parcels, units, or interests shall be required to picking, - The County of significant historic sites, public transit along the top of cliff, streams and other natural water courses, hunting, and other recreational purposes and in accordance with HCC 34. Subdividers dedicate land for public access for pedestrian travel from a public highway or street to the land below the high areas in the mountains where there are existing facilities for hiking, hunting, fruit are existing mountain trails. Trail Alignment Historic Trails Ensuring Public Access Promoting Active Living Through Recreation, Trails & Public Access Number of : hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ public access sites created through acquisition or easement or enhanced with assistance from CZM funding or staff. 16 of the Charter shall - the provisions of this article and section 10 be provided in the department of parks and recreation. Integrate County public access priorities in all aspects of land use decisions and permit reviews. Consistently integrate public access development and maintenance into Parks and Recreation department priorities. Support facility development for access management at access points and along trail corridors. ) travel way gradients are low enough to be i 16(c) of the Charter, the - sensitive active living corridors throughout portions of the urban - 214.2 (b). Pursuant to section 10 - Incorporate public access and development into a program overseen by the Planning Department as per Chapter 34. Integrate PONC property management and maintenance into the Parks and Recreation code in Chapter 2: Article 11 and Chapter 15: Parks and Recreation. Develop adequate staff to carry out the provisions of Chapter 2 Article 42, relating to the PONC maintenance fund (as per: Section 2 maintenance fund shall be administered and managed by the department of parks and recreation. Adequate staff to carry out Integrate Public Access into County department priorities in the following ways: Establish topographically centers. Active living corridors should be where: ( appropriate for general recreational and bike/pedestrian commuting purposes, and (ii) infill development and/or urban core extensions are planned. Rationale: Active living corridors are necessary for persons to safely move through urban areas without automobiles (meeting the expense, age, and other capacity limitations facing many persons in need of healthy Only major/ primary areas are targeted for the next 20 years. Public Access Program Active Living Corridors Promoting Active Living Through Recreation, Trails & Public Access Existing Develop : : use natural - hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ and all new regional urban centers include multi open space and corridors. hĬƆĻĭƷźǝĻ and maintain a public access program that integrates recreation, subsistence, and cultural access priorities.