2018-05 Puna CDP 2017 Priority Sheet Combined

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Updated 3/2/18 Puna CDP 2017-18 Priorities Priority #1— ViIIage/Town Centers Comm. No. 2018-05 The creation of Village/Town Centers is vital to the implementation of the PCDP. Section 3.1 of the PCDP speaks to the land use pattern of Puna and the need to create village/town centers as the preferred strategy for providing Puna residents with greater access to goods, services, educational resources and economic opportunities in a thoughtful and sustainable manner. The goal and action item 3.1.2d and 3.1.3d call for the creation of village/town centers and associated "village plans" to guide the development of these centers. OBJECTIVE 3.1.2D Create new village/town centers as necessary, in or near presently underserved subdivision, beginning with those experiencing higher rates of population growth so residents of those areas will have community activities and more convenient access to services. drTlnN R 9 Rn Facilitate land use entitlements and financing for the development of new village/town centers by: 1) Creating a regional town center plan for each village/town area as prescribed in Section 5.2.1; 2) Providing loan guarantees or making grants to community associations or partnerships for the development of necessary infrastructure for the village/town center. Current Status: Design guidelines adopted, special district created, PVDRC formed. Consultant selection is underway for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Master Plan / Wastewater Feasibility Study with completion of the plan anticipated mid - 2020. AC Members(s): Larry Brown Other Members: Community Partner(s): Pahoa Steering Committee Start Date: Anticipated Completion Date: Budget: Current appropriations for $150,000 for the Pahoa Plan and $300,000 for the WW Feasibility Study (original appropriation in ORD -2013-66, re -appropriated in ORD -2016-73). Funding Source(s): Money is bonded via ORD -2014-11 M isc. Information Next Steps (add additional actions as necessary): Action: Contract Negotiation When: Pending Mayor's approval Who: Planning Department Resources needed: Notes: Next Steps (add additional actions as necessary): Action: When: Who: Resources needed: Notes