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WORKSHOPS FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE (LUPAG) MAP
PLANNING DIRECTOR
COUNTY OF HAWAII
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of public workshops for the proposed amendment to Map 14 of
the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map of the County of Hawaii General Plan,
adopted by Ordinance No. 05 025, as amended, initiated by the Planning Director, Planning
Department of the County of Hawaii, pursuant to Section 3-15 of the Charter of the County of
Hawaii, Section 16.2(2) Interim Amendments of the Hawaii County General Plan.
DATE: Monday, June 1, 2015
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Keaau Community Center
16-186 Pili Mua Street, Keaau, Hawaii
DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: West Hawaii Civic Center, Planning Department Conference Room
Building E, 2nd Floor
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
The Planning Director is initiating an amendment to Map 14 of the County of Hawaii General
Plan LUPAG Map by changing the land use designation for portions of Keaau Village and
immediately surrounding areas as follows:
A-1: Low Density Urban to Medium Density Urban encompassing a contiguous area of
approximately 475 acres from the intersection of Keaau-Pahoa Bypass Road and Highway 11
(Volcano Highway) extending south of Kukula Street and then in a westerly direction to the
boundary of the Keaau Ag Lots Subdivision to the Highway 11-Old Volcano Highway
intersection along the Old Volcano Highway leading to the Village core.
A-2: Important Agricultural Land to Medium Density Urban encompassing the triangular
area of approximately 112 acres from Kukula Street-Keaau Bypass Road intersection south
to the Keaau Bypass Road-Keaau Pahoa Road intersection, and then approximately to the
northeastern corner of the Keaau Ag Lots Subdivision.
The purpose of the public workshops is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to provide comments on the proposed amendment. Written comments may be
submitted in person at the public workshops or be submitted to the Planning Department no later
than May 26, 2015. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file and available for inspection
during office hours at the Planning Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo,
Hawaii 96720, and at the Kona office of the Planning Department, West Hawaii Civic Center,
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. In addition, the proposed
amendment may be viewed at the County of Hawaii website (http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us).
Any person requiring special assistance or person requiring auxiliary aid and/or services
to participate in the workshops should contact the Planning Department at 961-8288 three (3)
working days prior to the workshops so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
DUANE KANUHA, PLANNING DIRECTOR
COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, May 15, 2015)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, May 15, 2015)
PLANNING DIRECTOR INITIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AMEND LAND USE PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE (LUPAG) MAP FOR KEAʻAU TOWN
The Planning Director is initiating an amendment to Map 14 of the Land Use Pattern Allocation
Guide (LUPAG) Map of the County of Hawaiʻi General Plan (adopted by Ordinance No. 05-025,
amended by Ordinance Nos. 06-153 and 14-087) by changing the land use designation for
portions of Keaʻau Village and immediately surrounding area as follows:
A-1: Low Density Urban to Medium Density Urban encompassing a contiguous area of
approximately 475 acres from approximately 0.3 miles northwest (makai) of the
intersection of Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road and Highway 11 (Volcano Highway) to and
including the area in the vicinity of Ulupono and Milo Streets, extending south of Kukula
Street and then in a westerly direction to the boundary of the Keaʻau Ag Lots Subdivision
to the Highway 11-Old Volcano Highway intersection along the Old Volcano Highway
leading to the Village core.
A-2: Important Agricultural Land to Medium Density Urban encompassing the
triangular area of approximately 112 acres from Kukula Street-Keaʻau Bypass Road
intersection south to the Keaʻau Bypass Road-Keaʻau Pāhoa Road intersection, and then
approximately to the northeastern corner of the Keaʻau Ag Lots Subdivision.
On July 18, 2014, the County Council adopts Resolution No. 464-14, Draft 2 (attached),
requesting that the Planning Director initiate an interim amendment to the General Plan LUPAG
Map in the vicinity of the Keaʻau Regional Town Center as defined by the Puna Community
Development Plan (Puna CDP) based on findings that:
the County of Hawai`i General Plan ("General Plan") Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide
(LUPAG) map designations for the Keaʻau Regional Town Center area are inconsistent
with the Objectives, Actions and Land Use Recommendations of the Puna CDP;
there are inconsistencies between the existing zoning designations and the General Plan
LUPAG map designations in the areas in the vicinity of Ulupono Street and Milo Street;
in order to meet the aforementioned objectives of the Puna CDP to facilitate future land
use entitlements and enhance the role of the Keaʻau Regional Town Center, including the
Puna CDP' s statement that zoning for residential development and associated
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neighborhood- oriented services " may occur within the LUPAG “alternate urban
expansion areas", the General Plan should be more closely aligned to the Puna CDP; and
inconsistencies between the General Plan LUPAG map and the Puna CDP
recommendations, growth within the Keaʻau Regional Town Center has been primarily
confined to a core in which specific settlement patterns have not yet been fixed and
which is currently designated Medium Density Urban by the General Plan-LUPAG, with
limited opportunity in the Low Density Urban area for higher density residential units
and retail and office commercial uses to support the regional town center.
For these reasons, the County Council, through this resolution, expressed its support of “…these
amendments because it supports the Keaʻau Regional Town Center principles and designation
adopted in the Puna CDP and determines the development of the Keaʻau Regional Town Center
will serve the interest of the public by stimulating growth through sustainable principles that will
provide for improved public infrastructure systems and facilities, direct and indirect
employment, and a continued sense of place outlined herein, in the Puna CDP, and in the
General Plan.” While the Council’s support was for the expansion of Urban Expansion Area
within the Keaʻau Town Center, public workshops held by the Planning Director and input by
the Puna CDP Action Committee clearly conveyed the desire to not allow industrial uses within
the town center, resulting in this current proposal for a Medium Density Urban designation to fill
the town center area that will still achieve the original intent and purpose of the Council’s
resolution. This current proposal would expand upon the existing Medium Density Urban
designated area within Keaʻau town that currently encumbers about 52 acres.
GENERAL PLAN LUPAG MAP
The General Plan is the policy document for the long-range comprehensive development
of the island of Hawaiʻi. The LUPAG Map is a component of the General Plan land use element.
The land use element seeks to accommodate growth without congestion; to designate and
preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry,
agriculture, and open space; and to coordinate these uses with the County’s services and
circulation systems. The land use pattern is a broad, flexible design intended to guide the
direction and quality of future developments in a coordinated and rational manner.
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The LUPAG Map is a broad-brush graphic depiction of the general location of land uses
in relation to each other and is not parcel specific. The methodology used to develop the land
use pattern reflects estimates of future population based on economic facility needs, and
transportation demands for the entire island. Topography and other physical features and
economic and social characteristics of an area are also considered.
The General Plan may be amended by changing its goals, policies, standards, zoning
acreage allocations, LUPAG map, and other applicable sections thereof, when the conditions or
premises upon which the General Plan is based have changed and when such an amendment
would assure the coordinated development of the County of Hawaiʻi and the general welfare and
prosperity of its people.
During the comprehensive review and with the adoption of the revised General Plan in
2005, changes to the Keaʻau Village area were few, although continuing to recognize Keaʻau as
one of several urban and rural centers within the Puna District, along with Pahoa, Kurtistown,
Mt. View, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Orchidland Estates and Volcano. With Hilo as the major
commercial center on the east side of the island, Keaau is identified as a secondary commercial
center that is encouraged to expand to meet the growing commercial needs for the Puna District.
In 2008, adoption of the Puna CDP provided guidance in growth management,
transportation, and the preservation of and respect for natural, historic, and cultural features. The
subject amendment would further the goals and objectives of the Puna CDP and the General Plan
by assuring the coordinated development of the County and the general welfare and prosperity of
its people. The General Plan LUPAG Map has not been updated since the adoption of the Puna
CDP.
Accordingly, the Planning Director is seeking an amendment to LUPAG Map 14 for
Keaʻau Village from Low Density Urban and Important Agricultural Lands to Medium Density
Urban. Low Density Urban uses are defined as residential, with ancillary community and public
uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses with an overall residential
density up to six units per acre. Important Agricultural Lands are those with better potential for
sustained high agricultural yields because of soil type, climate, topography, or other factors.
For purposes of this General Plan amendment, a description of the LUPAG Map
designation Medium Density Urban follows together with the corresponding zoning districts that
are typically found within areas designated for Medium Density Urban uses:
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The Medium Density Urban designation allows for village and neighborhood commercial
and single family and multiple family residential and related functions (multiple family
residential – up to 35 units per acre). [CV, CN, RS, RD, RM, O, PD, RCX]
Within the proposed General Plan amendment area A-1, current land uses include a credit
union, flower distribution facility, offices, retail establishments, restaurants, urgent care and
medical facilities, veterinary services, homes, a church, agriculture, portions of the Keaʻau
Middle School, DOE District Complex offices, senior housing, and vacant land. Within General
Plan amendment A-2, current land uses include Keaʻau Elementary and High Schools, a few
homes, some agriculture, and vacant land.
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STEWART MAEDA MAILE DAVID
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July 28,2014 Sent via E-Mail
To: Myles Miyasato, Chairperson
Windward Planning Commission
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Subject: Resolution 464-14(Draft 2)
As directed in the above resolution,which was adopted by the Council ofthe County of Hawai`i on
July 18,2014, I am forwarding your copy.
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July 28,2014 Sent via E-Mail
To: Brandi Beaudet, Chairperson
Leeward Planning Commission
c/o Noriko Sauer, Secretary,Planning Department
From: tewart Maeda, Clerk I
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Subject: Resolution 464-14(Draft
As directed in the above resolution,which was adopted by the Council ofthe County ofHawai`i on
July 18,2014,I am forwarding your copy.
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Serving the Interests ofthe People ofOur Island
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO. 464 14
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING DIRECTOR TO INITIATE AN
INTERIM AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII GENERAL PLAN TO
REVISE THE LAND USE PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE MAP DESIGNATIONS
FOR THE KEA'AU REGIONAL TOWN CENTER,KEA'AU,PUNA,HAWAII.
WHEREAS,on September 10,2008,the County of Hawaii ("County") adopted the
Puna Community Development Plan("CDP")by Ordinance No. 08-116 with the themes of
preserving and respecting natural,historical and cultural features, addressing growth
management and focusing on sustainable approaches to transportation; and
WHEREAS,to manage growth by encouraging a more efficient and environmentally-
sustainable land use pattern,the Puna CDP designated specific parts of Kea'au as a Regional
Town Center(Exhibit A)to provide a wide range of commercial,residential and public/quasi-
public uses for the Puna district in addition to Regional Town Centers in Pahoa and Hawaiian
Paradise Park;and
WHEREAS,the Puna CDP,as amended by Ordinance No. 10-104,sets forth the
following objectives and actions relating to regional town centers:
Land Use Pattern Objective 3.1.2.c
Enhance the role of existing and new village/town centers by allowing expanded
commercial uses, facilitating the development of farmers markets and community
gathering places,opportunities for special needs housing, and infrastructure to support
more compact development form and multi-modal travel."
Land Use Pattern Objective 3.1.2.e
Target investments in public services and infrastructure to promote the development of
village/town centers and, secondarily,to serve the peripheral subdivision areas."
Land Use Pattern Action 3.2.3.c
Recommend reviewing the Urban Expansion Area designations in the County of
Hawaii General Plan LUPAG,except where they correspond to the recommended
Regional Town Center and industrial boundaries."; and
WHEREAS,the County of Hawai`i General Plan ("General Plan") Land Use Pattern
Allocation Guide(LUPAG) map designations for the Kea'au Regional Town Center area are
inconsistent with the Objectives, Actions and Land Use Recommendations ofthe Puna CDP; and
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WHEREAS,there are inconsistencies between the existing zoning designations and the
General Plan LUPAG map designations in the areas in the vicinity of Ulupono Street and Milo
Street;and
WHEREAS,the Kea'au Regional Town Center includes a range of public and quasi-
public facilities such as Kea'au Elementary,Middle and High Schools,the Department of
Education administrative complex office, 'Ola'a Community Center, police and fire stations,the
County's Shipman Gym, and the County's Herbert C. Shipman Park(mauka of Highway 11),
charter schools, senior citizen housing and self help housing facilities,churches and related
facilities;and
WHEREAS,the Kea'au Regional Town Center presents an opportunity to apply the
following smart growth principles,which are discussed in the Puna CDP:
Creating walkable neighborhoods
Creating a range of housing opportunities and choices
Fostering a distinctive community with a sense of place;mixing land uses
Preserving open space,agricultural land, and critical habitats by directing growth to
an existing village
Taking advantage of compact building design and
Providing a range oftransportation choices; and
WHEREAS,future development of the Kea'au Regional Town Center would provide a
basis for efficient road,bikeway and pedestrian networks, improved wastewater treatment,the
ability for government to develop a new civic/community center and transit hub to serve upper
and lower Puna,expanded or new parks and open space,greater water capacity, increased
employment, affordable housing,and other necessary public and quasi-public infrastructure;and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the aforementioned objectives of the Puna CDP to
facilitate future land use entitlements and enhance the role of the Kea'au Regional Town Center,
including the Puna CDP's statement that zoning for residential development and associated
neighborhood-oriented services "may occur within the LUPAG `alternate urban expansion
areas',"the General Plan should be more closely aligned to the Puna CDP similar to action taken
in 2012 for the Pahoa Regional Town Center by Ordinance No. 12-89; and
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WHEREAS,because of the inconsistencies between the General Plan LUPAG map and
the Puna CDP recommendations, growth within the Kea'au Regional Town Center has been
primarily confined to a core in which specific settlement patterns have not yet been fixed and
which is currently designated Medium Density Urban by the General Plan-LUPAG (Exhibit B),
with limited opportunity in the Low Density Urban area for higher density residential units and
retail and office commercial uses to support the regional town center; and
WHEREAS, on February 9,2005,the County adopted comprehensive amendments to
the General Plan by Ordinance No. 05-25 to guide the pattern of future development in Hawai`i
County based on long-term goals; and
WHEREAS,the comprehensive review ofthe General Plan, as required per Section 16.1
of the General Plan,has not commenced; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.2,of the General Plan provides that the Planning Director may
initiate interim amendments to the General Plan in accordance with the terms and provisions of
Section 16.2(2);and
WHEREAS,amending Map 14 of the General Plan LUPAG from Low Density Urban
and Important Agricultural Land to Urban Expansion Area will assist in implementing the
Kea'au Regional Town Center principles and designation ofthe Puna CDP;now,therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
requests the Planning Director to initiate the following interim amendments to the General Plan
in accordance with Section 16.2(2)ofthe General Plan:
1. Amend Map 14 by changing the General Plan LUPAG map designation for the areas
within the Kea'au Regional Town Center locations designated on the Puna CDP as Low
Density Urban and Important Agricultural Land to Urban Expansion Area.
2. Amend Map 14 by changing the General Plan LUPAG map designation for the areas
located in the vicinity of Ulupono Street and Milo Street from Low Density Urban to
Urban Expansion Area.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council is desirous of these amendments
because it supports the Kea'au Regional Town Center principles and designation adopted in the
Puna CDP and determines the development of the Kea`au Regional Town Center will serve the
interest of the public by stimulating growth through sustainable principles that will provide for
improved public infrastructure systems and facilities, direct and indirect employment,and a
continued sense of place outlined herein, in the Puna CDP, and in the General Plan.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable Mayor William P. Kenoi, Planning Director Duane Kanuha, and the
Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions.
Dated at Kona Hawai`i,this 18th day of July
2014.
INTRODUCED BY:
C eUNCIL MEMBER,COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES I ABS EX
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I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by 1LAGAN X
the vote indicated to the right hereofadopted by the COUNCIL ofthe KANUHA XCountyofHawaitionJuly18I2014
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