HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-06 PL-INT-2024-008922 GP 2045 Draft Comments - L. Cook DeVera, Ashley
From: Leslee Cook <
Sent: Sunday, October 6, 2024 8:42 PM
To: Planning General Plan
Subject: Please revise the Hawaii General Plan( GP)
I live in Kona and I'm representing 70 friends and family that are so very disappointed in this strange GP.
We have put a lot of time into looking over this GP and have made some wording suggestions (in blue)
that need to be changed in order to support us the community I have outlined clearly put in red the
sentences that need to be removed. If this can't be revised then let's throw it out and start again, this
time with members of the community invite to play a part in the wording and intention of this 2045
General Plan (we still have plenty of time to start all over again in drafting something that works with the
citizens on this island). Below are our helpful suggestion if you want to keep this GP.
On page 27
Please change to the following: Provide framework that supports local farmers and communities without
further regulations, capital improvement priorities, and other pertinent local and government programs within
the County organization and coordinate with State and Federal programs to support thriving communities.
On Page 28 please add the blue sentences
1:1 The Purposes of the General Plan ate to :
• Provide the framework that supports local farmers and communities without further regulations,
capital improvements priories and other pertinent local and governmental programs within the
County organization and coordinate with State and Federal programs to support thrwl:
communities.
Also on page 28
Please change to: The 2045 General Plan is the primary policy document for county agencies, planning
commissions, elected officials, landowners, homeowners, developers, and locals to guide land use policy
decisions for the Island of Hawaii.
We would suggest that you add that which is in blue font and remove that in which is printed in yellow
Please add: (a) The general plan shall contain a statement of development objectives, standards and
principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for residential, recreational,
agricultural, commercial, industrial and other purposes which shall be consistent with proper conservation of
natural resources without violating personal rights and freedoms, and supporting local communities to
prosper, and the preservation of our natural beauty and historical sites, while still giving access to the
public; the most desirable density of population in the several parts of the county (Remove)
The GP states • "Promote and safeguard the public interest and the interest of the County as a whole."
Please change to the following: ""Promote and safeguard the public interest and the interest of the County
as a whole without violating personal freedoms, the Constitution or further regulating the public."
• "Effect political and technical coordination in community improvement and development."
(b) The council shall enact zoning, subdivision, and such other ordinances which shall contain the necessary
provisions to support thriving communities, farmers and homeowners.
The way it is written describes zoning people out of their homes with more regulations and fines.
Page 29:
(d) Amendments to the general plan may be initiated by the council or the planning director giving adequate
notice to the public for needed testimony.
Now on page 32
We're concerned that you are politicizing our communities this is not the Hawaiian style it is not
necessary on this island.
Please change to: "Effect strategies that support community improvements and development for locals."
We the community deserve to know who these "stake holders are" that needs to be clearly explained.
Very dubious! We are very puzzled and think it Iso very strange that the GP has left out any wording about
homeowners? I'm sure that was a mistake so please look at these mistakes or over looks and revise this plan
with our suggestions.
Please remove in all print in and add what is highlighted in
1.4 nnovation Principles and Practices
Here is our big concern Big Island needs to move toward free energy, which is available and
NOT MORE REGULATIONS ON WHAT WE HAVE.
Change: Integrating innovation into the General Plan is crucial for fostering long-term resilience
and thriving communities.
Change: "This includes increasing the effectiveness of new technologies to support local
communities, improving coordination among various agencies and levels of government, and finding new and
innovative ways to support our natural and cultural resources. for better development that supports a
thriving environment, economic alternatives (sharing without taxes, trading without regulation). and flourishing
communities. The General Plan recognizes this need and aligns with the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan,,
which sets a strategic framework for achieving a sustainable future. By embedding sustainability principles into
its core, this Plan sets forth a cohesive and forward- thinking strategy that addresses key challenges and
anticipates future needs." Please remove what is YELLOW!
Please change the last paragraph to read
Work with local communities to pursue the vision, goals, and objectives. Find fair and supportive directions to
define boundaries, development parameters, and measures intended to implement goals or objectives. Three
actions in the Plan include:
1.
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o • General Plan Land Use Map: A map that graphically delineates the areas of intended future
land use types that support thriving communities and environmental support and do not hinder
personal freedoms.
o • Policy: A general rule for action focused on a specific issue, derived from more general
goals3that also support thriving communities and supporting the environment.
• Standard: A supportive measure that defines the meaning, quality, or quantity of a policy by
providing a way to measure its attainment.
1. In the General Plan, future land use maps, policies, and standards are specific to the actions through
which zoning ordinances, subdivisions, and public improvements or projects are initiated or
adopted through innovations and are flexible to support thriving communities. "because, as they
must conform to and implement the general plan in accordance with the County Charter, Section 3-15.
" Remove! The word "conform" is concerning. We are not in Communist China. I'm sure this was a
mistake by your editor.
Please revise to "support thriving communities"
These above are necessary changes if this General Plan is to succeed, as you can see we have helped you
achieve your goals of helping the people that you swore to protect and serve with this more inclusive and
supportive language. Isn't that what you swore on your heart to support? I hope you are happy and delighted
with our wording suggestions.
Mahalo nui loa,
Leslee Cook and many other tax paying citizens here on Big Island
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