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INTROD UCT10N
Chapter 53 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes allows a County Council to create
a local redevelopment agency consisting of five members. The first redevelopment
agency was created by Resolution No. 458 of the Board of Supervisors, Hawaii
County, in May 1960, to assist with the Kaiko'o project. Upon completion of that
project on September 30, 1971, the Commission went on an inactive status.
The Hawaii Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency "), was reactivated in March
1980, by Resolution No. 563 of the County Council, County of Hawaii, to establish
and carry out an economic revitalization assistance program for downtown Hilo.
State law allowing the (creation of the Agency requires that the County Plan-
ning Commission determine "blighted areas "; and only after such a determination
is made can the Agency proceed with surveys, studies and plans for the area.- in
July 1980, the Hilo downtown area, as designated in the adopted Hilo Downtown -
Development Plan (HDDP) and Resolution No. 563, was determined "blighted" for
the purpose of establishing boundaries within which the Agency could work. A portion
of the areas commonly referred to as Pu'ureo and Kukuau were also included for
consideration by the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency in exercising its duties pursuant
to Chapter 53 -5 (HRS).
On June 5, 1985, the County Council, County of Hawaii, passed Resolution
59 -85 adopting the Downtown Hilo Redevelopment Plan (DHRP), February 1985,
as the basic action plan for revitalization efforts in downtown Hilo, Pu'u'eo and
a portion of Kuk5au. This redevelopment plan replaced the 1974 Hilo Downtown
Development Plan (HDDP).
In May 1980, the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency held a public hearing prior
to adoption of the Administrative Rules under which the Agency operates. During
this adoption process the Agency adopted four rules of practice and procedure; Rule
No. 1 -- Rules of General Applicability, Rule No. 2 - Proceedings before the Commis-
sion, Rule No. 3 - Rules Applicable to Rulemaking Proceedings, and Rule No. 4 -
Ruies Applicable to Declaratory Rulings.
The Agency's Rule Flo. 5 - Rules Applicable to Contested Case Hearings was
developed and studied in 1986, presented at an April 1987 public hearing and adopted
at a public meeting held the same day by the Commissioners. A second rule estab-
lishing the design guidelines for downtown Hilo and the foregoing subject of this
printing was also initiated in 1986 and culminated in its adoption by the Agency
on June 19, 1987. Both rules became law following their subsequent filing with the
County Clerk and Lieutenant Governor's office as required.
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July 7, 1987
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
County of flacr -aii
ffaunii County Building
25 Anreni Street
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Honorable Benjamin Cayetano
Lieutenant Governor
State of Hawaii
State Capitol
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
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HARRY A TAVAIIAUll
Lrtyatiir Aidiier
Pursuant to HRS 91 -4, enclosed are one original and one
copy of Rule No. 6, Downtown Hilo Urban Design Rules, of
the Hawaii Redevelopment Agency, County of-Hawaii.
We trust that this submission is in order.
R. H. Leg spy
COUNTY CL RK
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xc: Ombudsman
Corporation Counsel
Hawaii Redevelopment Agency
TABLE OF CONTEN'T'S
PAGE
PART 1
PURPOSE
1
PART 2
OBJECTIVES
1
PART 3
BOUNDARIES
1
Exhibit "A" -- Boundaries of Design Principles
2
PART 4
REHABILITATION /PRESERVATION
1
4.1 General Guidelines
1
4.2 Specified Guidelines
4
PART 5
NEW CONSTRUCTION
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5.1 Structural Placement, Orientation and Setback
7
5.2 Height and Bulk
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5.3 Architectural Character
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5.4 Canopies: Rain and Sun Control
8
5.5 Signs
9
5.6 Landscape Design
9
5.7 Building Materials and Color
10
PART 6
SPECIAL AREAS
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6.1 Kalakaua Park Heritage Area
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6.2 Kamehameha Avenue Pedestrian Area
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6.3 Keawe Street Pedestrian Shopping Area
11
PART 7
PUBLIC STREETS, SPACES AND FACILITIES
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7.1 Public Streets and Highways
12
7.2 Parking Facilities
12
7.3 Walkways
12
7.4 Signs
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7.5 Lighting
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7.6 Facade
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7.7 Overhangs and Street Furniture
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7.8 Parks and Open Space
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7.9 Bus Terminal
14
7.10 Waterways and Bridges
15
7.11 Gateways
15
PART 8
PLAN REVIEW BY AGENCY
15
8.1 Plan Review
15
8.2 Provision to Waive
15
PART 9
APPEALS FROM AGENCY DETERMINATION
16
CERTIFICATION
17
ILLUSTRATIONS
18
HAWAII REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNTY OF HAWAII
RULES AND REGULATIONS
RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
RULE 6. DOWNTOWN HILO URBAN DESIGN RULES
PART 1 PURPOSE
The general purpose of the rule is the implementation of the goals and
objectives of the DHRP. The specific purpose is to provide detailed
design guidelines in order to preserve downtown Hilo's character and
provide for its protection and enhancement. These principles shall
not be applied so as to prevent a permitted use from locating in Down-
town Hilo.
PART 2 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this set of design rules are to:
1. Preserve and enhance downtown Hilo's existing form and char-
acter.
2. Preserve and restore to the extent possible, buildings and sites
of scenic, historical, cultural and /or architectural significance
and encourage new development which is compatible with and
compliments those buildings and sites.
3. Retain a distinctive and viable pedestrian oriented commercial
area for residents and visitors.
4. Develop landscaping and architectural control which will retain
the attractiveness and general character of the area.
5. Provide public improvements such as upgrading roadway and
sidewalk areas, and, street lights, street furniture, and signage
compatible with the character of this older commercial area.
PART 3 BOUNDARIES
The boundaries within which these design principles shall govern are
designated on Figure Exhibit "A". The area shall be generally comprised
of all land parcels abutting and within the boundaries of the Bayfront
Highway, Wailuku Drive, Kinoole Street, and the Ponahawai Street
alignment projected to the Bayfront Highway, and along the mauka
side of Kilauea Avenue between Ponahawai Street to Kukuau Street.
PART 4 REHABILITATION /PRESERVATION
4.1 General Guidelines
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The general guidelines are the "Standards for Rehabilitation"
of the U.S. Secretary of Interior as follows.
(a) Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compat-
ible use for a property which requires minimal alteration
of the building, structure, or site and its environment,
or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
(b) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a build-
ing, structure or site and its environment should not be
destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic mate-
rial or distinctive architectural feature shall be avoided
when possible.
(c) All- buildings, structures and sites shall be recognized as
products of their own time. Alterations that have no histor =`
ical basis and which seek to create an earlier or later
appearance shall be discouraged.
(d) Changes which may have taken place in the course of time
are evidence of the history and development of a building,
structure or site and its environment. These changes may
have acquired significance in their own right and this signi-
ficance shall be recognized and respected.
(e) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled crafts-
manship which characterize a building, structure or site
shall be treated with sensitivity.
(f) Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather
than replaced, wherever possible. in the event replacement
is necessary, the new material should match the material
being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and
other visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing
architectural features should be based on accurate duplica-
tions of features, substantiated by 'historic, physical or
pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or
the availability of different architectural elements from
other buildings or structures.
(g) The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken
with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other
cleaning methods that might damage the historic building
materials are discouraged.
(h) Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and pre-
serve archaeological resources.
W Contemporary design for alterations and additions to exist-
ing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations
and additions do not destroy significant historical, architec-
tural or cultural material and such design is compatible
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with -the size, scale, color, material and character of the
property, neighborhood or environment.
(j) Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures
shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or
alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the structure should be unimpaired.
4.2 Specified Guidelines
(a) Neighborhood Character
(] } Distinctive features such as the size, scale, mass,
color and materials of buildings, including roofs,
porches and stairways that give a neighborhood char-
acter should be retained.
(2) Landscape features such as parks, gardens, street
lights, signs, benches, walkways and building setback
that have traditionally linked buildings to their neigh-
borhood should be retained.
(3) New plant materials, fencing, walkways, street lights,
signs and benches that are introduced as part of the
rehabilitation project should be compatible with the
neighborhood character in terms of size, scale, mate -(
rial and color.
(b) Archaeological Features
(1) Known archaeological resources should be left intact
whenever possible.
(2) Disturbance of terrain around the structure should
be minimized to reduce the possibility of destroying
unknown archaeological resources.
(3) An archaeological survey of all terrain that must
be disturbed during the rehabilitation program should
be arranged. The survey should be conducted by
a professional archaeologist.
(c) Building Structural Systems
(1) Stabilization and repair of weakened structural mem-
bers is recommended. Leaving known structural
problems untreated that will shorten a building's
life is discouraged.
(2) New excavations which may undermine the structural
stability of an existing building are not allowed.
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(d) Buildin Storefronts and Exteriors
(1) Original storefronts, in their entirety or in substantial
part, shall not be changed and shall be repaired and
preserved if feasible.
(2) Altered storefronts should be restored to their original
character by reference to photographs, investigation
of the original structural fabric and comparison with
similar structures within the downtown Hilo area.
(3) Where the original design of a building cannot be
determined or where full scale restoration is not
economically feasible, a design of the storefront
compatible with that of adjacent buildings may be
appropriate. Contemporary design features shall"
be compatible with design features of adjacent build-
ings, including, but not limited to, scale, proportions,
materials, colors, rhythms of solids to voids and repe-
tition of design elements and directional expression
(vertically or horizontally).
(4) The original exterior building material should be
retained and preserved whenever possible. Where
necessary, new materials that duplicate the old in
size, shape and texture may be allowed.
(5) Significant architectural features, such as cornices,
railings, awnings, canopies and shutters should be
retained and preserved. Missing features should be
replaced whenever appropriate and possible.
(6) Street level signage for buildings with canopies and
overhangs should be suspended beneath the canopies
or overhangs. The existing County sign ordinance
shall be the minimum requirements. Additional sug-
gested guidelines are outlined in the "new construc-
tion" section.
(7) The exterior color should harmonize with other colors
on the same buildings and with other buildings in
the neighborhood. The color scheme should follow
the color guidelines for new construction.
(e) Canopies
(1) Existing sidewalk canopies and overhangs should be
retained and preserved. Missing features should be
replaced whenever appropriate and possible.
(2) To reduce deterioration and minimize the cost of
the horizontal sidewalk canopies, it is suggested as
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shown in Figure 1, that wooden slats be placed perpen-
dicular to the building with approximately 1/4 inch
space between the materials. This will accommodate
minor leaks.
(3) supporting rods on the typical rod supported canopies
and the wrought iron supports of existing trussed
canopies should be painted for design continuity.
(4) The fascia of all horizontally projecting sidewalk
canopies should be faced with material that retains
design continuity.
(5) Where deterioration requires construction of an en-
tirely new canopy, the new awning design may follow
the original design guidelines for canopies (positively`
sloped overhangs without iron supports) as long as
desigq continuity is retained between adjacent build-
ings:
(f) Roofs
(1) The original roof shape and parapet walls shall be
restored and preserved if - sufficient to protect from
the weather.
(2) Roof design shall allow adequate drainage and the {
roofing material should provide a weather -tight cover-
ing for the structure.
(3) The original type of roofing material should be
retained whenever possible. In Hilo, this often consists
of corrugated metal painted red, green or asphaltic
black; and tile roofs.
(4) Where necessary, new material that duplicates the
old in composition, size, shape, color and texture
may be allowed to replace deteriorated roof coverings.
(g) Windows Doors and Entry Wa s
(1) Original window and door openings, frames, sash.
glass, doors, lintels, sills, architraves, hardware,
awnings and shutters should be retained, repaired
and preserved, where they contribute to the architec-
tural and historic character of the building.
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(2) Recessed storefront entries should be retained.
Placement of colored and /or textured paving in these
entries is encouraged.
(3) Missing or irreparable windows _within significant
'.m
facades should be replaced with new windows that
match the original material, size, general muntin
and mullion.
(4) Replacements for original windows, doors and panes
should duplicate the original in design and materials.
Louvered (Jalousie) window replacements of original
double hung vertical sliding sash type windows is
discouraged.
(5) Aluminum sash and screens, door frames and screen
doors should be in white, bronze or black. Aluminum
color is discouraged.
(h) Entrances Porches and Steps
(1) Porches and steps that are appropriate to the building
and its development should duplicate the original
in design and material.
(2) Replacement of porches and steps should duplicate
the original in design and material.
M New Construction as Part of Rehabilitation Project
New additions and on -site new construction should be com-
patible in scale, building materials, texture, color and archi-
tectural details.
(j) Mechanical Systems
(1) Installation of needed mechanical systems should
require the least alteration to the structural integrity
and physical appearance of the building.
(2) Adequate ventilation of attics, crawl spaces and
basements shall be encouraged to prevent moisture
problems.
(3) New mechanical systems should be screened to mini-
mize the visual impact from the street. Existing
window air conditioners should be screened to mini-
mize the negative visual impact until a plan for
removal is effectuated.
(4) New stairways and elevator additions should not be
allowed to adversely alter important architectural
features of a building.
PART 5 NEW CONSTRUCTION
5.1 Structural Placement, Orientation and Setback-
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5.2
5.3
5.4
(a) New buildings should be oriented to the street with no
setback from the sidewalk for physical continuity and a
pedestrian amenity. The upper levels may be sited away
from the street to allow for light and air.
(b) Front yard setback areas, if they occur shall be landscaped
or used for plazas or outdoor cafes.
(c) Where possible parking should be placed on the rear of
the property away from the street, as shown in Figure
2.
Height and Bulk
(a) Buildings shall be no higher than permitted under the exist--
ing zoning codes. -
(b) Tall slender towers are preferred over slab buildings for
visual and air and light considerations.
(c) Cornice lines, roof lines and awning heights should be
compatible and in harmony with older structures in the
vicinity.
Architectural Character
(a) New construction shall be sensitive to user needs and should
attempt to integrate design -wise with other structures
through appropriate style, scale, proportion and materials.
(b) New construction in special downtown areas shall consider
the "Guidelines for Special Areas ".
Canopies: Rain and Sun Control
(a) Canopies which provide continuous coverage over the public
sidewalk should be included in new construction, except
where HRA determines they are not appropriate. Roll-up
type canvas and awnings attached to permanent canopies
for use as sun protection are encouraged in subdued color
and pattern.
(b) New sidewalk canopies may be positively sloped overhangs
with wrought iron supports similar to the Hata and Koehnen
Building canopies and should project over the sidewalk
area giving continuous rain protection to pedestrians along
with the entire frontage of the property as shown in Figure
3.
(c) For design continuity the sidewalk canopy wrought iron
support should be painted black and the height of the canopy
should relate to existing and adjacent sidewalk canopies
while maintaining its rain protection functions.
5.5 Signs
(a) All signs shall be in compliance with the Hawaii County
Sign Ordinance.
(b) In addition, signs installed downtown should be designed
to enhance the historic and architectural character of
Hilo and for close view by slow moving motorists and pedes-
trians. To this end, smaller signs are recommended with
the following characteristics:
(1). ".Materials: Carved or sandblasted natural wood,
painted wood, non- reflective metal and signs mounted -
on stone are recommended.
(2) Location, Number and Size: County of Hawaii Sign
Ordinance is to be adhered to. In addition, temporary
banner -type signs shall not be in place for more than
seven (7) days, shall follow existing sign requirements
and shall be approved by HRA prior to placement.
Handbills are prohibited from being attached to any
exterior surface of any building or public facility
except specially provided informational kiosks or
bulletin boards.
(3) Color: Quiet, harmonious "earth -tone" colors are
suggested. lrridescent, loud and clashing colors are
to be avoided.
(4) Li_ hating: Indirect lighting of signs is recommended.
Self- illumination plastic face signs or those with
direct, flashing, moving or intermittent lights are
discouraged. Any illumination should be a detached
source shielded from direct view.
(5) Legibility: Adherence to simple and readable graphics
including "period" or serif type lettering to accent
the building age and symbols to identify the businesses
are suggested.
(6) Movement: Moving signs are discouraged.
5.6 Landscape Design
Parking lots should have a minimum five foot width landscaped
setback, not including car overhang area, to reduce the visual
impact from the street. Minor canopy type trees along with
low maintenance shrubbery and decorative rock is suggested.
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5.7 Building Materials and Color
The application of natural materials, including stone and wood,
is highly desirable. "Earth -tone" colors are recommended.
(a) Color: Colors for all materials used on visual exterior
surfaces of structures shall be subject to Agency plan
approval. Colors on building exteriors in subdued ranges
and combinations are suggested. Colors for architectural
trim or accent shall not be so limited.
(b) Building Materials: The following exterior building mate-
rials are recommended: ceramic tile, quarry tile, field
stone, Puna stone, textured concrete block, smooth surfaced
poured in place concrete, textured poured in place concrete,
smooth or textured pre -cast concrete, rough sawn wood"
wood construction painted "earth - tone' or stained, and
new or used bricks. Horizontal tongue and groove or "ship
lap" type construction is particularly encouraged.
(c) Use of materials such as vinyl siding, plastic blocks, sheet
metal, metallic panels and chainlink fencing are discouraged
on building exteriors.
PART 6 SPECIAL AREAS
The following are additional guidelines for the heritage area and the
pedestrian area that are to be used in conjunction with the new construc-
tion and rehabilitation /preservation guidelines.
6.1 Kalakaua Park Heritage Area
(a) The intent of the Kalakaua Heritage Area is the retention
of the area's character as old Hilo's civic area circa the
late 1800's -early 1900's. Rehabilitation and new construc-
tion efforts should be done in this spirit.
(b) Kalakaua Park should be the focus of this heritage area.
Building improvements around the park should compliment
the park and should not infringe on the park by blocking
out light and air into the park.
(c) The large banyan tree in the park at the corner of Kinoole _
Street and Waianuenue Avenue should be considered a per-
manent and desirable feature of the park. No improve-
ments, public or private, should jeopardize the tree's exist-
ence. This does not preclude maintenance trimming.
(d) Frontyard setbacks around the park where they occur should
be landscaped.
(e) Use of old fashioned street furniture _and fixtures that
are compatible with the park improvements is encouraged.
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6.3
(f) Buildings should be light colored with earth -tone trims.
Kamehameha Avenue Pedestrian Area
(a) The intent of the Kamehameha Avenue Preservation Area
(Kamehameha Avenue - Wailuku Drive to Mamo Street)
is to preserve in character this grouping of buildings as
representatives of an old Hilo shopping street circa the
1920's and 1940'x. This grouping is a cohesive fragment
of the Hilo destroyed by past tsunamis.
(b) All sidewalk awnings and' canopies should be retained and
preserved. The First Hawaiian Bank building is an exception
because an awning was not an integral part of its architec-
tural design.
(c) Replacement buildings and other new infill construction
should be "architecturally compatible in scale and proportion,
use of details and color. The new construction should main-
tain the awning, cornice and roof line along Kamehameha
Avenue. The proportion and placement of doors and win-
dows should be similar to the other existing buildings.
Keawe Street Pedestrian Shopping Area
(a) The intent of the Keawe Street Pedestrian Shopping Area
is to reinforce the historical development of this street
as a traditional shopping street and to discourage the devel-
opment of typical vehicular oriented retail outlets. These
guidelines also encourage the provision of additional pedes-
trian amenities in order to increase the attractiveness
of Keawe Street to shoppers and other users.
(b) Where feasible all buildings should be set up to the sidewalk
and should provide a continuous storefront across the entire
frontage of the property. Parking should be located to
the back of the building.
(c) Buildings may be set back from the sidewalk to provide
a landscaped plaza, arcade, open air cafe, or other pedes-
trian amenities. In such cases, the continuous rain protec-
tion across the front of the property as well as from the
sidewalk to the building's entry should be provided.
(d) The storefront at ground level provides the major intersec-
tion between the pedestrian and the building. Great consid-
eration should, therefore, be given to architectural scale,
texture and details. Ground level display windows should
be maximized.
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PART 7
(e) The use of color texture
means of delineating the
is encouraged.
pavers at store entrances as a
entryways from the sidewalk
PUBLIC STREETS, SPACES AND FACILITIES
7.1 Public Streets and Highways
(a) All street improvements shall comply with street and high-
way standards of the County of Hawaii, Department of
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.
(b) Utility lines should be underground and period type street
lights ,should be installed as part of any street improvement
project and /or as funds are available.
(c) All public street design plans in the Redevelopment Area
shall be subject to approval by HRA.
7.2 Parking Facilities
(a) Parking facilities should provide landscaped setback, not
including the car overhang area, to soften the visual impact
of the parking lot from the street.
(b) Surface parking facilities should provide interior landscaping
where feasible.
(c) The number of ingress- egress points should be minimized
to reduce the impact of sidewalk and vehicular continuity.
(d) Public parking lots which are used at night should be pro-
vided with proper lighting for the security of its users.
(e) All parking facility plans shall be approved by HRA.
7.3 Walkways
(a) The County of Hawaii, Standard Details, as prepared by
the Department of Public Works, shall be complied with.
(b) Wood trowel, salt finish texture is suggested for easy main-
tenance and non --slip qualities. Brick finish or the
"textured" type walkways are not discouraged but shall
be subject to approval by HRA.
(c) Entryways to offices, shops and stores are encouraged
to be accented with texture and color to add design and
interest on the pedestrian walkways.
(d) Cut stone curbs presently scattered throughout the down-
town area should be introduced within the Wailuku Drive,
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7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
Kamehameha Avenue, Kalakaua Street and Kinoole Street
area as street or curb reconstruction occurs. This will
unify all the stone curbs within the Kalakaua Park Heritage
area and vicinity.
(e) Old walkways with cracks, holes, patches, settlement and
smoothness should be replaced with non -slip walks and
curbs.
(f) Street trees with functional grating, as shown in Figure
4, should be planted in areas where sidewalk width and
vertical clearance allow.
SZ&ns
On public areas and facilities, the County's sign ordinance shall`
form the minimum requirements. In addition, HRA may make
recommendations in order to facilitate downtown identification
by special design of street signs and directional traffic signs.
All new signs in the, Redevelopment Area shall be subject to
approval by HRA.
Lighting
County street lighting standards and fixtures shall be complied
with within the Redevelopment Area except in the Kalakaua
Park Heritage Area where period type standards are encouraged.
Facade
County and State buildings shall follow the new construction
and rehabilitation /preservation design principles.
Overhangs and Street Furniture
(a) Priority consideration should be given to use, weathering,
aesthetics and vandalism in selecting public street furniture.
(b) Smooth concrete benches with positive water run -off is
one method to integrate a seating area with a planter box,
as shown in Figure 4. Wood benches and other wood furni-
ture are not recommended in open or unprotected areas
because of deterioration and maintenance problems caused
by weathering.
(c) Exposed aggregate planter pots and concrete trash recep-
tacles, as shown in Figure 4 are recommended to be used
throughout the downtown area along with matching ash /butt
containers. Concrete is recommended for downtown Hilo
because of its qualities of resisting deterioration, weight
to prevent theft and vandalism and its inherent strength.
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(d) Weather resistant bike racks are suggested to encourage
cyclists into downtown Hilo as shown in Figure 4.
(e) Street furniture should be located at areas of high pedes-
trian activities. These areas should be identified by HRA
as development in the downtown area increases. Initially,
street furniture should be located at the pedestrian intersec-
tion improvements on Keawe Street, around Kalakaua Park
and at various locations along Kamehameha Avenue.
{f) Where there are no canopies to protect pedestrians at inter-
sections, corner shelters may be used as in Figure 5. Poten-
tial locations include appropriate corners in the Keawe
Street pedestrian area and at public lots.
7.8 Parks and Open Space
(a) Kalakaua Park: Kalakaua Park should be developed as
the focus of the Kalakaua Park Heritage Area. The
cut -stone sidewalk pavers, the cut -stone terraces and
the stone curbs around the park shall be restored and remain
as permanent fixtures. Benches should be placed around
the park edge with clear and easy access from the street
to encourage pedestrian use. Old- fashioned street light
fixtures should be used around the park. A bust or full
statue of King Kalakaua should also be placed in Kalakaua
Park on a cut -stone platform. Paved areas in the park;
should be composed of cut -stone whenever possible.
(b) Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park should remain as a resource
for downtown shoppers, employees and residents. Park
use should be encouraged by the placement of canopy trees
and benches around the park's edge.
(c) Moroheau Park: A wide range of user and recreational
facilities should be provided.
7.9 Bus Terminal
(a) Sufficient paved area should be provided for the maneu-
vering and parking of County busses.
(b) Passengers should be able to embark and disembark without
crossing vehicle traffic lanes.
(c) Passenger waiting areas should provide shelter from the
weather, sitting and standing areas, an up -to -date bus
schedule and restroom facilities. Additional amenities
may include newspaper racks, trash receptacles, ash urns
and a snack bar.
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'(d) The bus terminal should be well- lighted at night and
generally visible from the streets.
(e) The bus terminal should be redesigned and renovated with
an architectural theme that reflects the general period
image of downtown Hilo.
The Waterways and Bridges
(a) Buildings should be set back from the Hilo Bay shoreline
according to existing County requirements with due consid-
eration for erosion, safety and for maintenance of a natural
appearance shoreline from across the bay.
(b) Buildings should be set back from the Wailuku River shore-
line according to existing County requirements with
consideration for maintaining a view corridor down 'the
river as part of the proposed stream belt park and to main-
tain the natural appearance of the shoreline. No clearing,
grubbing or construction shall occur within this setback
without the approval of the HRA.
(c) Shoreline Area: All proposed shoreline and riverfront
improvements shall be sensitive to a recreational purpose
and visual impact and shall be subject to approval by the
HRA.
Gateways
"Welcome to Downtown Hilo" gateway entries as shown in Figure
6, should be located at the Belt Road entry point at Waianuenue
Avenue, at Ponahawai Street and Kamehameha Avenue, and
at the Kaiko'o entry point on Kilauea Avenue and Ponahawai
Street. In addition, directional signs of strategic locations around
the city should be installed to give directions to downtown Hilo.
PART 8 PLAN REVIEW BY AGENCY
8.1 Plan Review
The Agency shall review all construction and reconstruction
plans for downtown Hilo and determine whether they conform
to the objectives of the Urban Design rules. The determination
of the Agency will be based upon all written data presented to
or requested by the Agency and oral data offered during the
Agency's monthly public meetings.
8.2 Provision to Waive
When, in the Agency's opinion, the purpose and goals of this Rule
will be served, the Agency may waive compliance with provisions
of this Rule.
M-161 :
PART 9 APPEALS FROM AGENCY DETERMINATION
A person aggrieved by the determination of the Agency has a right
to request a contested case hearing. The request shall:
9.1 be filed within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of the
determination by the Agency.
9.2 be 'filed with the office of the Agency at 35 Wailuku Drive, Hilo,
Hawaii 96720.
9.3 conform to the general requirements of Rule 2.5 unless otherwise
specifically provided by a particular applicable rule.
9.4 the contested case hearing shall be conducted in accordance
with the Agency's Rule No. 5.
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Chairman of the 11nwaII Redevelopment
Agency, County of Ilawaii, does hereby certify:
(1) that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct
copy of Rifle Plo. 6 of the Rifles -and Regulations
or the Ilavia I i Redevelopment Agency relating to
Downtown III lo Urban Des Ign Ruins which was
adopted on the 19 t h clay o f June , 1 981 ; and,
(2) That- notice of a publ is IveaHng on the fore -
going Rule lio. 6 which notice included a state-
ment of the substance of the proposed rule was
publ ished.,fn the "ilawail Tribune Ilerald ", on
the 5th day of April , 1987.
HAWAII REDEVELOPME11T 11GEIICY
By _ !
LARRY ISE ;orO, CIIIIIRMAN
APPROVED TII IS AV1_1 day of
�tlliQi 1987.
l �
DANTE K. CA PERTAtt', YOP
Ar PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
cc—"(( butUtil-
DrkUTY CORPO' ATION COUNSEL
Da to
Given under my hand and the Seal of the County of Ilawall,
on the 7th day of July � , 1987. -.,yj
4, G�
Count Clerk
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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SUGGESTED BUILDING ORIENTATION TO STREET
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TYPICAL STREET TREE GRATING
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TRASH RECEPTACLE
BIKE RACKS
TYPICAL STREET FURNITURE
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TYPICAL FREE STANDING CANOPIES
FIGURE 6
GATEWAY ENTRY FEATURE
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