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PCDP ACTION COMMITTEE HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS
CY 2013
Rev November 13, 2012
ACTIONS UNDERWAY – AUTOMATIC TOP PRIORITY
Support preparation of Draft Community long Range Plans for Pahoa, Kapono (Kalapana-
Kapoho), Mountain View, and Volcano Village
(PCDP 3.1.3)
Support the development of a Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan
Revise and re-format the Volcano Long Range Plan
Encourage community participation in start-up plans for Mtn. View, Kapono (Kalapana –
Kapoho)
Include architectural and historical review
Facilitate community planning teams by providing planning expertise from County
Planning Dept
Support Puna Community Medical Center
(PCDP 3.3.1, 3.3.3a, 3.4.2a)
Write letters of support for continued funding and for grants
Testify on Med Center behalf at Planning Commission and County Council hearings
Support application to DLNR for long term lease on a 5-ac property in Pahoa
Support expansion of health services and building expansion
Communication No. 2012-42.2
PROPOSED ACTIONS IN PRIORITY ORDER
1.esignate Connecting Roadways in Puna Subdivisions
D (4.3.3 [3,4, and 5])
Identify emergency routes
Distinguish connecting roads from PMAR
Propose a staggered routing that would link Pahoa with Volcano, using existing road
alignments among mauka subdivisions
2.Upgrade Wastewater Disposal Practices in Lower Puna
(PCDP 2.3.3)
Construct a wastewater treatment system for Pahoa Town, congruent with the Pahoa
Regional Town Center long range plan
Renew efforts to establish a plan for Kapoho Beach Lots subdivision that would produce
appropriate wastewater management practices
Gather data about wastewater management systems and effects in all Lower Puna
settlements
3.Secure Mobile telephone and Internet Service for all of Puna
(PCDP 3.4.3 (c)
Identify Internet service as an obligate extension of public services to underserved
communities, and especially the provision of emergency service
Develop a comprehensive antennae pole system for all settlements
Delineate contributions that can be expected from commercial providers, County, State,
and community participants
Encourage State PUC and relevant County officials to facilitate development of service,
including facilitating permits for infrastructure, inter-governmental sharing of facilities,
and cooperative agreements with commercial providers
4.Establish connecting pedestrian, bicycle, and slow-speed road routes among makai
subdivisions
(PCDP 3.5.2 (7) 3.5.3 (d) and 4.3.3[4]) and 4.5.3)
Develop the established route that connects Kahakai Blvd to Maku’u Dr, as a paved
bicycle path and 25mph roadway
Establish a pedestrian/bicycle corridor that connects HPP to Hilo, using old Government
Beach Road, Railroad ROW, or alternative route
Improve segments of Red Road (County Hwy 137) and Kapoho-Pahoa Road (County
Hwy 132)
Construct a road shoulder or separate path along Hwy 137 to render it safe
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for bicycles and pedestrians
Conduct regular maintenance of Hwy 132 road shoulder for cycle and
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pedestrian safety
Revitalize previous bicycle route advocacy group and record
5.Complete development of Ahalanui Beach Park
(PCDP 3.5.3 [b]1)
Replace portable toilets with permanent ones
Replace the boundary fence and gates
Maintain the parking area
Provide security guards, lighting and rules signage
6.Implement a management plan for Wai`opae Marine Life Conservation District
(PCDP
3.5.3 [e]2)
Acquire the 321-acre Hara property
Encourage DLNR to more effectively enforce Conservation District rules
Implement a patrol and enforcement partnership with the communities in proximity of the
MLCD
7.Acquire and Develop Coastal Parks
(PCDP 3.5.3 [b, c, and e])
Develop and apply operational standards for all existing and future Beach Parks
Signs
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Maintenance
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Facilities
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Patrol and enforcement
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Emergency telephones
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Expand existing parks to ensure they include associated cultural, historical, and natural
resources
Create a safe swimming area at Pohoiki coastal park
8.Collaborate with Dept of Mass Transit to establish Hub and Spoke public bus routes
(PCDP
4.2.3)
Establish an advisory team to co-ordinate discussions with Mass Transit Department
Confirm Kea’au town as the primary hub terminal in Puna
Collaborate with village and town planning teams in Kea’au, Pahoa, Mountain View,
Volcano, and other destinations to integrate bus terminals/stops as their plans develop
9.Designate Red Road (Hwy 137) as a National Scenic Byway
[4.5.3 (f)]
10.Secure Land and Build Infrastructure for Community Farmers’ Markets
[3.2.3 (f)]
Purchase approx 4-1/2 acres in Pahoa Town where the informal farmers’ market currently
operates
Secure this action within the Pahoa Town Center long range plan (in preparation)
11.Articulate a policy that promotes Agriculture Tourism
[3.2.3 (h)]
Emphasize farmers’ markets
Control invasive species that are barriers to sustained agriculture, e.g. Little Fire Ant
(LFA)
12.Promote, acquire, and develop neighborhood parks
Support Pahoa Regional Town Center Steering Committee in implementation of the
neighborhood park plan (PCDP 3.5.3 c. 2)
Support Friends of Mountain View Gym in development of a children’s playground and
in renovation of the Mountain View A. J. Watts Gymnasium (PCDP 3.5.3 c. 6)
13.Design, construct, and furnish a community center for Mountain View Village
(PCDP 3.5.3.
c 8; 3.1.3 b. c. d.)
Include a community meeting room, a certified kitchen, covered assembly area,
handicapped access entries, restrooms, public parking, picnic area, and all other features
normally included in community center developments
14.Propose National Scenic Byway designation for Highway #11 corridor between Mountain
View Village and the eastern boundary of the Volcanoes National Park
(PCDP 4.4 and 4.5;
3.1.3 c. 2)
15.Support and promote development of long range community plans for Kurtistown,
Orchidland, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Leilani Estates
(PCDP 3.1.3 a-f; 3.2.3 I,; 3.4.3 h)
Assist County Planning Department with development of guidelines to assist
communities who intend to develop long range plans
Identify individuals and groups in communities who might organize long range plan
efforts