HomeMy WebLinkAboutLava Impact Questions Questions for consideration by the PCDP Action Committee regarding potential impacts
stemming from the June 27 lava flow.
1. What should the County policy be regarding requests from the owners of a business
within the Pahoa Regional Town Center planning area wanting to temporarily or
permanently relocate their business to a different location in Puna that is not within an
area identified as a"preliminary village/town center" in the PCDP?
a) Should the same policies and requirements for relocating a business away from the
lava hazard area be applicable to all permitted and unpermitted commercial/industrial
uses?
b) If the relocation of a business to a parcel outside a PCDP identified village/town
center is to be permitted on a temporary basis only, for how long shall the temporary
relocation be allowed.
c) Should the County allow the permanent relocation of a business located within the
anticipated lava inundation area to any areas that are not within a PCDP identified
village/town center?
d) If the relocation of businesses to areas outside PCDP identified village/town centers is
to be allowed on either a permanent or temporary basis, what relocation areas are
appropriate and which are not? What criteria should be considered in determining
whether a location is appropriate for permanent or temporary relocation?
2. What, if any, permit approvals should be required for the dismantling of existing
residential and/or commercial structures and the reconstruction of those structures on
other lots outside the potential lava inundation area.