HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2024-04 Puna CDP Implementation Table
IMPLEMENTATION
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Section Action Item Responsibility Timetable Est. Cost
Lead Supporting 2008-12 2013-17 2018-30 $1,000 (2007)
MĀLAMA I KA ‘ĀINA
2.1.3 Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Resources
a. Seek Special Design District designations for the
following areas:
1) Volcano Village PD COU X
2) Pāhoa Town PD COU X
3) Kea‘au Town PD COU X
4) Kurtistown-Mountain View corridor PD COU X
b. Propose amendments to the county building code for
traditional Hawaiian building design and construction
methods
DPW COU/PD X
2.2.3 Native Forests and Geological Features
a. Enact a BRBZ Design District for the Volcano area COU PD/DPW X
b. Propose amendments to the County code to protect native
species, geological and historic features outside of the
BRBZ
COU DPW/PD X
c. Propose the establishment of an Office of County
Ecologist within the Planning Department COU PD X
d. Provide County support for forest preservation by
offering real property tax reductions and contributing
land
COU FIN, DPW X X X
e. Reduce the minimum lot size to qualify for the native
forest preservation tax reduction and allow it in any
zoning district
COU FIN X
f. Investigate alternatives to herbicides for weed control on
public lands DOT, DPW DOE, DPR, DLNR X
2.3.3 Aquifers and Coastal Waters
a. Encourage State legislation to prohibit the use of
cesspools as a means for wastewater disposal in areas
below 1,000 feet Mean Sea Level
LEG DOH/DLNR X
b. Seek state Department of Health acceptance of small-
footprint septic wastewater treatment designs and
clustered septic systems
LEG DOH X
c. Prepare watershed management plans for the Volcano-to-
Mountain View and Hawaiian Acres-to-Orchidland areas
to address localized flooding problems
DPW DW/PD X
d. Ensure legislation for a corridor of the Puna watershed at
least two miles wide including the Wao Kele O Puna
forest area and the State lands mauka of Highway 130
between ‘Āinaloa subdivision and Pāhoa is preserved for
future potable water use
LEG DOH/DLNR X
e. Encourage legislation that requires all blackwater
wastewater disposal systems to be contained or connected
to a collection system in areas below 100 feet Mean Sea
Level
PD DOH, DPW, DEM X
f. Prepare an EA or an EIS for a wastewater treatment
facility to service the Kapoho Beach Lots/Vacationland
Hawai‘i area
DEM DOH, PD X
g. Provide tax credits to Kapoho residents who convert their
existing cesspools into aerobic treatment systems LEG DEM, DOH X
2.4.3 Shoreline Area
a. Expand and improve database, references and skills at
County level to review shoreline permit applications PD UH, DBEDT, FED X
b. Research and record information on trails and historic
resources in the coastal zone DLNR PD X
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c. Conduct historic and biological surveys for review of
shoreline permit applications and certifications and
recommend increased scrutiny of applications for SMA
permits for subdivision of properties likely to be
underwater in 100 years
PD, DLNR NGO X
d. Take into account subsidence and storm waves in
shoreline certifications DLNR PD X
e. Study storm wave and high tide patterns to develop
refined coastal flood zone maps
FED, UH,
DLNR DPW X
f. Implement special zoning and development controls for
Kapoho area to address subsidence issues PD UH, DBEDT, FED X
3.1.3
MANAGING GROWTH
Land Use Pattern
a. Provide county support for land use entitlements and land
assembly for voluntary land pooling projects by:
1) Initiating a special use permit request or petition for land
use boundary amendment PD LUC X X
2) Seeking amendment to State Land Use Law to enable
“rural town/village” standards PD LUC X
3) Seeking State enabling legislation to allow County to
retain lots delinquent in real property taxes PD FIN X
4) Extending technical assistance and advice to community-
based land pooling associations CC, FIN NGOs X X X
b. Establish the following general classifications for village
and town centers: Regional, Community and
Neighborhood
PD CA X
c. Facilitate land use entitlements and other tools for the
development of existing and future village/town centers
and special design districts by:
1) Recommending approval of applications for commercial
zoning or use permits for existing commercial uses in
designated village/town centers
PD COU X
2) Recommending denial of applications for zone changes
for commercial or light industrial use on sites that are not
within designated village/town centers
PD COU X X X
d. Facilitate land use entitlements and financing for the
development of new village/town centers by:
1) Creating a regional town center plan for each
village/town center PD CA X
2) Providing loan guarantees or grants to community
associations or partnerships for infrastructure
development
COU FIN X X
e. Propose amendments to the zoning code and/or apply
district-wide rezoning to limit allowable building
footprint on residential and agricultural-zoned lands
COU PD X
f. Require County agencies to establish and report on Level
of Service standards for infrastructure and services COU PD, DPW, HFD,
HPD, DWS, DPR X X X
g. Urge the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
to conform to the goals and objectives of the PCDP COU/LEG DHHL X
h. Propose reduction of property tax assessments and
payments for properties whose development rights have
been removed or reduced
COU FIN X
i. Conduct study on the impacts from subdivision build-out PD DLNR, DWS X
j. Recommend legislation for wider notice of pending
applications for special permits, variances and zoning
changes
PD COU X
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3.2.3 Agriculture and Economic Development
a. Limit water system and road standard variances for new
subdivisions on agricultural-zoned land PD COU X
b. Consider down-rezoning of lands in Agricultural zoning
districts to discourage further subdivision into small lots PD COU X
c. Reconsider Urban Expansion Areas for Pāhoa on the
LUPAG, except where they correspond to existing
residential zoning and designated Regional Town Center
and industrial boundaries
COU PD X
d. Seek State legislation to impose higher conveyance
and/or capital gains taxes on short-term property re-sales LEG FIN X
e. Seek state legislation to allow the county to hold onto
properties that are in foreclosure due to property taxes in
arrears rather than immediately auctioning them to the
highest bidder
COU, LEG FIN X
f. Provide land and infrastructure for farmers’ markets
within village/town centers R&D DPW X X
g. Seek State authorized lower General Excise Tax rate on
local agricultural products sold at County farmers
markets
LEG R&D X
h. Develop an agri/eco-tourism policy, necessary zoning
and other County assistance for farmers markets, special
events, restaurants specializing in local food products,
and similar promotions of local agriculture
R&D PD X
i. Develop business incubator districts in Kea‘au, Pāhoa,
and Mountain View R&D DBEDT/DP X X
j. Promote use of the incentives offered by the designation
of an Enterprise Zone R&D DBEDT X X X
k. Support the HCC-Bay Clinic or similar partnership to
establish a youth business center in Kea‘au HCC, NGO DBEDT, R&D X
l. Support the development of a community-based organic
farming operation and training facility in cooperation
with HCC and UH
HCC, UH R&D X
m. Develop job opportunities in Puna in renewable energy
generation R&D DBEDT X X
n. Conduct a study to define and identify important
agricultural lands in Puna PD R&D X
o. Create a real property tax exemption (perhaps 4 to 6
years) for farmers entitled to Federal crop loss insurance COU FIN X
p. Encourage organic farming and gardening by establishing
a Puna agriculture scholarship with HCC and UH Hilo HCC, UH LEG/COU X X X
3.3.3 Social Services and Housing
a. Develop a centrally located full-service medical facility
based on a non-profit model NGO LEG/DOH X X X
b. Establish “one-stop” social services assistance centers at
various locations NGOs DHS, OHCD X X
c. Build partnerships between the County and non-profit
organizations for social services and economic
development
COU NGO, OHCD, R&D X X X
d. Seek State enabling legislation to help lower self-help
housing construction costs LEG COU/OHCD, DPW X
e. Offer educational programs to develop financial skills of
renters and rental strategies for owners and tenants OHCD HFDC X X X
f. Promote programs to increase homeownership
opportunities OHCD HFDC X X X
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g. Promote multi-family and special needs housing in
village/town centers HFDC/OHCD PD X X X
h. Propose amendments to the building code to allow
occupancy of residential dwellings before final
inspection
COU BD X
i. Urge the State to increase local control over public
schools LEG COU X X
j. Urge the State to establish a Hawai‘i Community
College/UH-Hilo satellite campus in Puna LEG UH X
3.4.3 Public Safety and Sanitation Services
a. Develop permanent fire stations at Hawaiian
Beaches/Shores, Hawaiian Paradise Park, lower Volcano,
and Mt. View
COU HFD X X
b. Provide additional volunteer stations in subdivisions as
sites become available and growth warrants HFD NGOs X X X
c. Promote free wireless internet services COU, LEG FED X X
d. Provide more emergency call boxes along State highways DOT X
e. Encourage enhancement of cell phone service to cover
remote areas LEG PUC X
f. Boost Department of Environmental Management
recycling budget COU DEM X X X
g. Increase County resources to handle abandoned/derelict
car removal COU DEM X X X
h. Provide public financial support for infrastructure
development within approved village/town centers COU/FED DEM, DWS, DPW X X
3.5.3 Parks and Recreation
a. Consider expanding the Camp Ground at MacKenzie
State Park to include public property south of MacKenzie DLNR DPR X 450
b. Improve and expand Coastal Activity Areas as follows:
1) Ahalanui Beach Park DPR COU X 925
2) Consider modifications to tidepools beyond “Shacks” for
use as “keiki pools” DLNR DPR, NGO X 185
3) Pursue development of a camp ground and/or ocean
recreation park with potential boat launch ramp and
marina facilities at Cape Kumukahi
DLNR LEG X TBD
4) Consider acquisition and development of Honolulu
Landing, Kapoho Crater and Sand Hill
DLNR, DPR,
COU DPR, DLNR X TBD
5) Develop support facilities for Kehena Beach State Park DLNR DPR X TBD
6) Encourage development of hike/camp coastal trail system DLNR, DPR NGO X TBD
c. Improve and expand Community Parks as follows:
1) Develop new community parks in: a) Hawaiian Acres; b)
North Kūlani; c) Glenwood; d) Nānāwale Estates; e)
Leilani Estates; f) Orchidland Estates; and g) Hawaiian
Beaches subdivision
DPR COU X TBD
2) Various improvements to Pāhoa Regional Park DPR COU X X X 3,750
3) Various improvements to Shipman (Kea‘au) Regional
Park DPR COU X X X 3,300
4) New district park and various improvements at
Hawaiian Paradise Park DPR COU X X X 9,400
5) Develop recreational programs for Cooper Center and DPR COU X
Volcano Community Park
6) Provide improvements at Mountain View Community
Park and A. J. Watt Gym DPR COU X 185
7) Expand hours of operation at regional and larger
community parks DPR COU X
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8) Develop a new senior center in Mountain View DPR OHCD X 185
9) Provide in each village center a recreational park and
village green DPR, NGOs COU X X TBD
10) Make recreation facilities and meeting rooms at public
schools available for community use after school hours DOE DPR, NGOs X
11) Create small community parks as part of right-of-way
acquisition for new connecting road segments between
subdivisions
DPW NGOs X X
d. Create and improve Linear Parks as follows:
1) When acquiring rights-of-way for constructing new
roadways or improving existing major roadways, make
provisions for parallel multi-use recreational trails
DPW, DOT COU X X
2) Complete development of Old Volcano Trail as a
pedestrian and cycle pathway DPW COU X
3) Acquire former railroad right-of-way from Kapoho
through Hawaiian Paradise Park for hiking, bicycling and
horse-back riding
DPW DLNR X
4) Plan for acquisition and development of the former
railroad right-of-way from Hawaiian Paradise Park to
Railroad Avenue in Hilo
DPW DLNR X
5) Plan for public access along Old Government Road
(coastal trail) as a bicycle and hiking trail DLNR DPW X
e. Create and improve Preserves as follows
1) Assess appropriate level of site visitor usage and
implement self-guided or steward-led tours DLNR DPR X
2) Improve conditions at Wai‘ōpae Tidepools DLNR LEG X 600
3) Consider acquiring Green Lake and vicinity for native
habitat restoration and nature center DLNR LEG X TBD
4) Consider hiking trails through Nānāwale Forest Reserve DLNR PD, NGO X 300
5) Pursue development of passive cultural/botanical park in
Hawaiian Paradise Park DLNR DPR X TBD
3.6.3 Energy Sustainability
a Apply LEED standards for public buildings, with a
minimum goal of silver level BD COU X
b. Investigate ground-water cooling for public buildings DBEDT DPW X
c. Promote energy efficiency standards for larger residences BD COU X X
d. Incorporate energy-efficient features into the construction
of lower-cost homes with the use of public subsidies OHCD, HFDC PUC X X X
e. Establish a Renewable Energy Research & Development
fund with UH-Hilo UH DBEDT/R&D
f. Apply the PUC Public Benefits Fund to retrofit dwellings
for alternative energy, with sliding scale to reach low-
income households
PUC COU, OHCD X X X
g. Negotiate a direct use of geothermal agreement for
agricultural uses as part of any expansion of the capacity
of the Puna Geothermal Venture plant
HELCO, PUC R&D X
h. Promote biomass energy and fuel production using wood
chips from exotic trees PUC DBEDT, R&D X X X
i. Pursue new renewable energy sources (OTEC, wave
energy, solar capture) as technology advances PUC DBEDT, R&D X X
1) Pursue an ocean energy or enterprise subzone R&D DBEDT, PD X
2) Pursue other applications besides energy capture (e.g.,
aquaculture and agricultural product washing) R&D DBEDT X X
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Section Action Item Responsibility Timetable Est. Cost
Lead Supporting 2008-12 2013-17 2018-30 $1,000 (2007)
TRANSPORTATION
4.1.3 Traffic Demand Management
a. Promote VanPool and ride-sharing alternatives more
actively DOT R&D, EMPL X
b. Promote staggered work hours and telecommuting with
major employers and institutions COU, UH EMPL X
c. Facilitate telecommuting by developing free Wi-Fi
reception in Puna COU, LEG FED X X TBD
4.2.3 Mass Transit
a. Prepare a county-wide Transit Master Plan MTA FED X TBD
b. Improve transit service operations by: MTA FED
1) Increasing transit service to a minimum of two additional
runs during peak hours MTA FED X 1,200
2) Establish demand responsive transit in subdivisions MTA FED X TBD
3) Provide commuter express bus service from Pāhoa to
Hilo and Volcano to Hilo MTA FED X TBD
4) Establish a hub-and-spoke transit system MTA FED X TBD
c. Develop transit hubs at the following locations:
1) Kea‘au (Primary Hub) MTA FED X TBD
2) Pāhoa (Secondary Hub) MTA FED X
3) Volcano (Secondary Hub) MTA FED X
4) Mountain View (Secondary Hub) MTA FED X
d. Provide park-and-ride lots at transit hubs and HPP MTA FED X X
e. Develop a cooperative program with public and private
schools to provide student passes for the Hele-On Bus MTA DOE, LEG, NGOs X
f. Launch public education campaign promoting transit
services MTA NGOs X X X
g. Cultivate public/private partnerships, such as employer-
sponsored bus passes MTA NGOs, EMPL X X X
h. Expand MTA staff to provide greater support for transit
operations COU FIN, MTA X X
i. Investigate other fare/ticketing incentives to increase
ridership MTA FED X
j. Work with DOT in creating safe pedestrian conditions
for using mass transit MTA DOT X X
k. Expand Hele-On service to include regular service to the
Hilo and Keahole International Airports MTA DOT, COU X
4.3.3 Roadway Network
a. Short Term (2008-2012)
1) Plan and design PMAR alignment DPW DOT X
2) Require building setbacks in HPP for potential PMAR
extension PD DPW X
3) Establish emergency routes using mostly existing road
beds DPW NGOs X
4) Include pedestrian and bicycling requirements in all
projects DPW NGOs X
5) Create connectivity alignments between various
subdivisions DPW NGOs X
b. Medium Term (2013-2017)
1) Construct a two-lane roadway between Kaloli Dr and
Kea‘au DPW NGO X 19,200
2) Construct unpaved two-lane roadway between Kahakai
Blvd and HPP DPW DLNR, NGO X 4,400
3) Construct a two-lane roadway from Nānāwale to Kahakai
Blvd DPW NGO X 4,000
IMPLEMENTATION
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4) Study need/feasibility of Pāhoa-Hwy 11 and Hwy 11-
Stainback Highway alternative routes DPW DOT X
c. Long Term (2018-2030)
1) Construct Phase II segments of PMAR DPW DOT X 33,500
2) Acquire additional right-of-way through HPP to extend
PMAR DPW DOT X 1,700
3) If traffic demands, construct PMAR extension through
HPP to connect to Kahakai Boulevard DPW DOT X 23,000
4.4.3 Highways
a. Short Term (2008-2012)
1) Intersection improvements on Highways 11 and 130 DOT LEG/FED X 5,500
2) Reduce speed limit on Hwy 130 to 45mph (Kea‘au
Bypass to Ainaloa Blvd) DOT LEG/FED X
3) Determine most effective ways to improve highway
safety for all travel modes DOT LEG/FED X
4) Implement the Hwy 130 shoulder lane conversion project
between Kea‘au Bypass and Shower Drive and consider
using the 3rd lane as a reversible lane for peak periods
DOT LEG/FED X 6,500
b. Medium Term (2013-2017)
1) Increase capacity on Hwy 130 between bypass road and
Ainaloa, based on optimal safety DOT LEG/FED X 28,000
2) Construct a right exit lane on Hwy 11 below Kea‘au Ag
lots to Kea‘au Village using the existing Old Volcano Rd
ROW
DOT LEG/FED X
3) Create a right hand turn lane from Hwy 132 onto Hwy
130 DPW LEG/FED X
4.5.3 Non-Motorized Travel and Scenic Byways
a. Request that the STIP allocate a larger share of federal
“flex funds” to transit-related and alternative travel
modes
COU DOT, FED X X X
b. Allocate funding to DPW for safe routes to schools/parks
improvements, with Kea‘au improvements as a priority COU DPW X X X
c. Invest in pedestrian-, bicycle- and parking-related
improvements in approved village/town centers COU DPW X X X
d. Allocate funding to the HPD to monitor traffic operations
along safe routes to schools/parks COU HPD X X X
e. Complete surveys, acquisition of right-of-way,
maintenance agreements, planning and design, and
construction for multi-purpose trails
DPW, DLNR COU, LEG X X 10,700
f. Designate and improve Highway 137 (Red Road) as a
Scenic Byway DPW X X 1,100