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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to PunaluʻuKaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to Punaluʻu 1 Develop and Implement Plans for Punaluʻu Page 97 of the Kaʻū Community Development Plan introduces Section 7.1 – Develop and Implement Plans for Punaluʻu, and references each of the policies, advocacy initiatives, and community-based collaborative actions that pertain to Punaluʻu. 7.1.1 Land Use Policy Policy Intent Policy 23 (page 52) Protect the shoreline from the encroachment of man-made improvements and structures. (GP 8.3(d)) Policy 24 (page 52) Maintain the shoreline for recreational, cultural, education, and/or scientific uses in a manner that is protective of resources and is of the maximum benefit to the general public. (GP 8.3(c)) Policy 25 (page 52) Protect and conserve forest and coastal areas with native wildlife, natural ecosystems, and wilderness. (GP 8.4) Policy 53 (page 60) Protect, preserve and enhance the quality of open space, areas endowed with natural and scenic beauty, and public views to and along the shoreline. (HRS 205A-2(b)3(B), HRS 205-26, Charter section 13-29, and GP 7.2(a), 7.2(c),8.2(e),14.8.2(a), and 14.8.3(d)) Policy 54 (page 60) Protect scenic vistas and view planes from being obstructed, considering structural setbacks from major thoroughfares and highways to protect view planes. (GP 7.2(b), and 7.3(f)) Policy 55 (page 60) Do not allow incompatible construction in areas of natural beauty. (GP 7.3(i)) Policy 62 (page 62) Protect, preserve, and effectively manage forests, watersheds, shoreline areas, natural areas and rare or endangered species and their habitats. (GP 8.2(d) and (e), 14.1.2(c), and 14.8.2(b)) Policy 69 (page 65) Protect, restore, and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of significant historical and cultural importance to Hawaiʻi. (GP 6.2(a)) Policy 70 (page 65) Protect all rights, customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes and possessed by ahupuaʻa tenants who are descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778, subject to the right of the State to regulate such rights. (Hawaiʻi State Constitution, Article 12, section 7; HRS §§ 1-1 and 7-1; Ka Paʻakai o ka ʻĀina v. Land Use Kaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to Punaluʻu 2 Comm’n, 94 Hawaiʻi 31 (2000); Pele Defense Fund v. Paty, 73 Haw. 578 (1992)) Policy 79 (page 67) Ensure appropriate public access to the shoreline, public trails, hunting areas, scenic places and vistas, and significant historic sites, buildings, and objects of public interest. Additionally, ensure access for cultural practitioners. (GP 6.2(b), 7.3(1), and 8.3(r)) Policy Controls Policy 1 (page 38) Rehabilitate and develop within existing zoned urban areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. (GP 14.1.3(b) and 14.1.3 (j)) Policy 5 (page 39) Rehabilitate and optimize the utilization of designated resort areas that are presently serviced by basic facilities and utilities and before new resorts are allowed in undeveloped coastal areas. (GP 14.7.3 (b and c)) Policy 6 (page 39) The development of visitor accommodations and any resort development should complement the character of the area, protect the environment and natural beauty; respect existing lifestyles, cultural practices, and cultural resources; provide shoreline public access; and provide affordable housing to meet demand created by the development. (GP 2.4.9.2(a and c), 9.3(g), 14.7.2(c), 14.7.3(i), 14.7.5.9.2(a)) Policy 8 (page 39) In the “Low Density Urban (LDU)” Land Use Policy Map category in the Kaʻū CDP planning area, changes of zone shall only be permitted to Single-Family Residential (RS), Multiple-Family Residential (RM 7.5 or higher), Residential-Commercial Mixed Use (RCX-7.5 or higher), or Open (O). Policy 12 (page 40) Outstanding natural or cultural features, such as scenic spots, water courses, fine groves of trees, heiaus, and historical sites and structures, shall be preserved during subdivision. (HCC 23.26) Policy 25 (page 52) Protect and conserve forest and coastal areas with native wildlife, Natural ecosystems, and wilderness. (GP 8.4) Policy 27 (page 52) To reinforce existing protections, the official Kaʻū CDP Land Use Policy Map designates coastal areas in Kaʻū as open space to be preserved, protected, and connected to the rich network of natural and cultural resources in the region. Development and construction in the coastal “Conservation” and “Open” areas shall be minimized and, when necessary, limited to recreation, research, and education facilities unless otherwise permitted by law. Kaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to Punaluʻu 3 Policy 28 (page 52) On lots that are at least partially within the Special Management Area (SMA) in the Kaʻū CDP Planning Area, establish shoreline setbacks at the earliest stages of the land use planning and development process at a minimum of 1,320 feet (1/4-mile); however, the applicant may request that the setback be reduced by providing information to the Department, including information required for SMA review, which would allow for an assessment of the proposed activity’s impacts and in consideration of the limitations of the property. For lots created prior to the adoption of the CDP with an average lot depth of two hundred feet or less, the shoreline setback lines shall be 40 feet. Policy 29 (page 53) No development, including subdivision, shall be approved in the SMA unless the development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect. (HRS 206A-22(3) and 205A- 26(2)(A)) Policy 80 (page 67) Appropriate public access to and along the shoreline shall be ensured as a condition of SMA exemptions and permits. (HRS (205A-26) Policy 81 (page 67) Subdividers of six or more lots, parcels, units, or interests shall be required to dedicate land for public access for pedestrian travel from a public highway or street to the land below the high-water mark on any coastal shoreline or to areas in the mountains where there are existing facilities for hiking, hunting, fruit-picking, ti-leaf sliding, and other recreational purposes, and where there are existing mountain trails. (HRS 46-6.5 and HCC 35-5(c)) 7.1.2 County Action Policy 22 (page 50) Secure in public trust (fee simple or by easement) priority coastal land that achieves one or more of the Community Objectives. Policy 30 (page 54) Amend Planning Department Rule 11 to specify that the Planning Department establish shoreline setbacks I the Kaʻū CDP Planning Area in accordance with Policy 28. Policy 59 (page 61) Develop and establish view plane regulations to preserve and to protect from obstruction scenic resources, vistas, view planes, open space, prominent landscapes, and areas of natural beauty identified in the General Plan. 9Charter 13-29, HRS 205A, GP 7.2(a), 7.2(b), 7.3(b), 7.3(e), 7.3(f), 7.3(h), 7.3(i), and 14.8.3(d)) Policy 60 (page 61) Introduce a resolution to initiate the establishment of a scenic corridor. Kaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to Punaluʻu 4 Policy 76 (page 66) Restore and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of significant historical and cultural importance to Hawaiʻi. (GP 6.2(a) and 6.3(e , (f), and (j)) Policy 85 (page 69) Develop a network of pedestrian access trails to places of scenic, historic, natural or recreational values. This system of trails shall provide, at a minimum, an island-wide route connecting major parks and destinations. (GP 12.3(m)) Policy 86 (page 69) Actively implement the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Memorandum of Understanding in Kaʻū. Policy 87 (page 69) Appropriate, finance, allot, and encumber capital improvement projects in support of trail development as part of a regional trail system. Policy 88 (page 70) Establish the Punaluʻu-Ninole Springs region as a recreation area, (GP 12.5.9.2(c) and (g)) Policy 89 (page 72) Implement capital improvement priorities in Kaʻū. Policy 119 (page 80) Implement the Kaʻū Community Wildfire Protection Plan Policy 147 (page 94) Encourage the development of a visitor industry that is in harmony with the character of the area and environmental and social goals of residents. (GP 2.3(c), 14.7.5.9.2(a)) Policy 148 (page 94) Encourage the visitor industry to provide facilities that offer educational experience as well as recreational activities. (GP 14.7.3(h)) 7.1.3 Advocacy 4.2.4.1 Department of Land and Natural Resources (page 54) • Amend HAR 1305 to designate the coastal Conservation District subzones in Kaʻū Limited or Protective. • Following the recommendation of the South Kona- Kaʻū Coastal Conservation Task Force, amend HAR 13-5-40(b) to require that public hearings before the Board of Land and Natural Resources be held in the judicial district in which the land is located. 4.9.4.2 Department of Land and Natural Resources (page 69) • Actively implement the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Memorandum of Understanding in Kaʻū. 4.6.4.4 Department of Health (page 63) • Require implementation of management measures to prevent nonpoint source pollution. 4.6.4.7 Three Mountain Alliance (TMA) (page 63) • Strengthen the community and County role in the TMA. Kaʻū CDP policies, initiatives and actions pertaining to Punaluʻu 5 • Actively implement the Ocean Resources Management Plan (ORMP), the Rain Follows the Forest plan, and the Kaʻū Forest Reserve Management Plan. • Develop watershed management plans for high priority watersheds. 4.9.4.1 National Park Service (page 69) • Actively implement the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Memorandum of Understanding in Kaʻū, 7.1.4 Community-Based, Collaborative Action Community Action 2 (page 51) • Secure in public trust (fee simple or by easement) priority land that achieves one or more of the Community Objectives. Community Action 3 (page 51) • Encourage the use of agriculture, ranch, and forestry land preservation programs. Community Action 4 (page 61) • Advance development of scenic routes. Community Action 5 (page 63) • Develop and implement site-specific and watershed specific management plans for high priority areas and resources. Community Action 6 (page 64) • Promote soil and water conservation best practices. Community Action 7 (page 66) • Develop and implement a regional plan for managing cultural and historic resources. Community Action 8 (page 66) • Develop and implement site-specific cultural resource management plans for high priority areas and resources. Community Action 12 (page 66) • Establish a Kaʻū Cultural Network. Community Action 13 (page 68) • Develop and implement plans to establish and manage specific access points and trail segments. Community Action 14 (page 70) • Support facilities development and management at access points and along trail corridors. Community Action 28 (page 94) • Develop a regional hoʻokipa network – a place-based approach to community tourism. Community Action 20 • Develop and implement plans for Punaluʻu.