HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication Number 2017-09 Jojo Tanimoto ReportCommunication no. 2017-09
JOJO TANIMOTO
SOUTH KOHALA CDPAC
The South Kohala CDPAC has seen a few changes since the first meeting on February 9, 2010.
Requests over time have not resulted in any response from the former Planning Directors. This is a
request to the Planning Director to review some of the South Kohala CDP document and consider the
following updates in the Kawaihae community section of the document.
1. Page 114, Policy 6-Kawaihae, Strategy 6.1.2 -Development Patterns
a). Remove Statements referring to the Super ferry. The State legislature proposed a Ferry
system throughout the State. Lack of infrastructure in the communities resulted in
termination of this project. However, the Kawaihae Commercial Master Plan still includes
provisions for a ferry system. Therefore, until a more stable plan is developed that addresses
the issues with infrastructure, the Super Ferry should be cancelled.
b) Remove "23" light draft recreational vessels. (Only 5 Tour Boats exists -they are too large for
the Small Boat Harbor).
The DLNR-Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, completed the South -small boat harbor.
There are remaining 5 Tour boats and a platform barge still in the Commercial Harbor. There
still are no plans to remove these boats from the Commercial Harbor. These boats still provide
a risk for the barges and large vessels in the harbor.
2. Page 115, Policy 6-Kawaihae, Queen Emma Lands
a) Remove Statements referring to Transitional Housing. This facility is no longer in Kawaihae.
b) Remove Statements referring to Timber Co. This lease has been terminated.
3. Page 115, Policy 6-Kawaihae, Fig. 6.2 County Land Use Designations
Correct LUPAG map -Change the shape of the Kailapa Subdivision. The picture shows a map of
DHHL's proposed Master Plan. When the subdivision was developed, the configuration is now
different.
4. Page 115, Policy 6-Kawaihae
A quick check of the Kailapa Subdivision lots reads "214 units". Other pages correctly the number of
lots as "217 units".
5. Page 117, Policy 6-Kawaihae, Policy 4 -The County and State Governments shall work closely with the
Kawaihae Community to improve traffic safety for both vehicular and non -vehicular transportation
along Akoni Pule Highway.
There needs to be a clear location of the Akoni Pule Highway. Where it begins in Kawaihae; and
where the Kawaihae Road ends in Kawaihae.
Depending on who you ask, the Akoni Pule Highway, begins at the Akoni Pule Highway iintersection
at Kawaihae Road (a three-way intersection according to the County Tax Office website). At the
time of the community discussions at the Steering Committee level, the Akoni Pule Highway began
at the north entrance of the Harbor; and even the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway.
Communication no. 2017-09
Amend CDP document
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6. Page 122, Policy 4 -Improve Traffic Safety for vehicular and non -vehicular transportation along
Akoni Pule Highway.
This Highway terminology should include Kawaihae Road.
7. Page 121, Policy 1 -Create a Balance of Recreational, Commercial and Industrial around the Harbor
area while preserving the Cultural and Historical Importance of the area. Strategy 1.3 -Support DOT
commercial Harbor expansion mauka of Akoni Pule Highway.
One of the greatest issues for the DHHL Program is the issue of obtaining sufficient potable water
for the expansion of residential, agricultural and pastoral lots. This portion of the Hawaiian Homes
ACT competes greatly with the issuance of General Leases. It seems, to me, that there should be a
Policy that in order to acquire any Permits for developing a General Lease should require equal
portions of potable water for expansion of the Kawaihae residential subdivision. General Leases
have a tendency to better support to develop General Leases.
8. Page 122, Policy 4 -Improve Traffic Safety for vehicular and non -vehicular transportation along
Akoni Pule Highway. Strategy 4.4 -Construct pedestrian paths and bikeways along Akoni Pule
Highway through the Kawaihae corridor and add appropriate signage to increase safety.
Update: The Kawaihae Sub -Committee recently met with State DOT -Highways Hilo Engineering
Manager (Donald Smith) to develop bicycling safety needs on Kawaihae Road as well.
9. Page 123, Policy 4 -Improve Traffic Safety for vehicular and non -vehicular transportation along Akoni
Pule Highway. Strategy 4.1 -Reduce the Speed Limit from 35 mph to 25 mph along Akoni Pule
Highway in the vicinity of Kawaihae Harbor as indicated on the Conceptual Plan Map.
Remove: Change speed limit 35 mph to 25 mph on Kawaihae Road at the Harbor to Queen
Ka'ahumanu Highway. The traffic going south is slow enough going up to Pu'ukohola Heiau on the
upgrade slope. Thirty years ago, the speed limit was 55 mph at this location.
10. Page 123, Policy 4 -Improve Traffic Safety for vehicular and non -vehicular transportation along Akoni
Pule Highway Strategy 4.3 -Form an agreement with DLNR to utilize the land by the old cattle loading
area for overflow parking from local businesses.
Remove old cattle pens at Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor. Complete. This request was made at the
time of the Steering Committee. The Restaurants in Kawaihae requested more parking. This
location has since been leased out by DLNR.
Mahalo for considering these changes.
Submitted by
Jojo Tanimoto-Kawaihae