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These elements are critical for creating a sense of place and accommodating the needs of people living in a community.
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It is important to have a stated intention for what a neighborhood is to become over time. That way, development on any given parcel can help drive the place toward that intended use. The community determines that use and character. Developers are then rewarded for building what the community wishes to achieve. Just because a developer might be able to secure a large piece of land, it doesn't mean that it should necessarily be developed intensively. A community plan must guide where and how the growth is to be directed.
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Items 8,9 and 10 are tightly linked and highly inter-related. If development is focused around activity nodes in the community, then public transit can become more efficient, as it can focus on conveying people from one node (think neighborhood center) to the next, not stopping to pick up single individuals every 1/8 mile.
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Large lots lead to lots of streets, longer water lines, more vehicle trips, less effective public transportation, loss of open space, cultural resources, etc. We need higher density around activity nodes and connectivity to other nodes within the larger community.
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Non-automobile connectivity between activity nodes in the community is essential for creating a sense of place and a "sense of pace" that reflect core values of our local culture. To the extent possible such corridors should be parkways, promenades, cultural experiences or other special places themselves.
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Access by proximity. Businesses thrive when there are patrons coming into contact with the business. People develop loyalty to "their" local businesses. There is far less demand upon transit infrastructure if services are located close to home.
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What is meant by "Code Enforcement"? There isn't any now on the island. If a new division, with staff, is established, I'm for it. This should be for Planning and Building requirements; this CE staff should be able to work with the Fire Department as these issues are critical as well.
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Agree as well!!
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Agree completely with you Mary!!
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Agree with this section too. Good ideas.
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I agree with all of the language of this section. Nice job!
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I think the ship has sailed on this on. Is there any resort development that's environmentally friendly? Cars, commercial uses, destruction of land, artifacts. All of these are negative impacts that are created by such an intense use as a resort.
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What is meant here? The language is cryptic. I'd appreciate more information about what is intended with this language.
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How about a "right to farm" ordinance? Residential shouldn't creep into ag lands.
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I'm interested. but don't know the goal of this is. Please elaborate.
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Absolutely! Ag land needs to be preserved and in production so there's the option to reduce shipping of fruits and veggies from the mainland.
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Absolutely! And the "family ag" needs to demonstrate that growing occurs, and it's just a ranchette. Don't take ag land out of production.
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I disagree. Parking is always needed, and we're all now learning about how the change in free to paid parking will work. The County should lead in this area, and create a public parking area, and not let privately owned parking lots dictate what residents and tourists must pay for this feature. Street parking can't accommodate all of us now. Not requiting parking is a bad idea.
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Yes, but since all we have is bus service, this isn't realistic! I love the idea, but there isn't the density to demand it or anything like light rail or commuter rail. I'd like to see all references to Transit Villages removed from the KCDP.
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Yes please!
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I disagree. Business uses don't fit in the more traditional neighborhoods here. Even larger cities have a tough time with mixed uses on the ground floor and residential above. I don't see this becoming codified.
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Critical. There should be some criteria to install a local neighborhood park: more than X homes; walkable to the park; should not be built last - if a project is phased, the park should be built so that current residents can use it AND that the park will be built.
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Parking could be allowed in the driveway if there's room. Also, on-street parking could be allowed so long as there is space on the street.
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This is important as these ohanas should last 50-100 years. It should look good, and match the house or neighborhood.
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All areas zoned for residential use should be allowed to contain accessory dwelling units.
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Agree with Casar.
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Let's do away with, or not add, any parking minimums in the code. Let those building, buying, and renting decide how much parking they think is appropriate for their location. If a business owner builds insufficient parking, they'll make less money. But if the county requires they build too much parking, then we have giant empty parking lots that make the island less attractive and walkable.
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Let's do away with, or not add, any parking minimums in the code. Let those building, buying, and renting decide how much parking they think is appropriate for their location. If a business owner builds insufficient parking, they'll make less money. But if the county requires they build too much parking, then we have giant empty parking lots that make the island less attractive and walkable.
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Please don't require a minimum size for signs (a maximum size is fine). Some businesses don't require huge signs and they should be allowed to use smaller signs (or no sign at all).
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It's unclear to me why there is any need for zoning regulations about setbacks. Many buildings in downtown Hilo and Kona directly abut the street, which I find both attractive and convenient when I'm walking.
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Multistory residential buildings should always have the option to host businesses on the ground floor, especially businesses that primarily operate during the day on weekdays when many residents aren't using their parking spaces. Allowing businesses in higher-density residential areas allows residence to stay nearer to home for more trips, saving them time and reducing the amount of time they spend driving (to their own benefit and to the benefit of everyone else who wants to use the road).
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Many trips people make are just a few miles long, making it easy for able-bodied people to complete those trips on foot or by bike when the weather is good. One reason many people use cars in those situations is because the street design makes them feel unsafe walking or bicycling. New developments should be designed to make non-car transport as safe as car transport.
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Safe and convenient paths for walkers and cyclists from any new development to nearby shopping should be required. We should provide the same level of infrastructure for people without cars and people with cars.
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Small businesses that fit well into a residence-style building should be allowed in residential areas. For example, the types of businesses that we see around the edges of downtown Hilo: offices for professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountant, etc.), small storefronts, etc.
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The resorts need to give back to the locals for limiting our access to our beaches. More public parking needs to be available and access should not be intimidating.
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