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Līhuʻe Community Plan Update
Community Working Group Meetings #9-10 Summary
February 28 & March 10, 2014
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Community Working Group Meetings #9 and #10
Planning Commission Room (Moikeha Building Room A)
4444 Rice Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766
MEETING PURPOSE:
Meeting #9 included a re-cap the Mid-Project Community Meetings for the Līhu‘e Community Plan. The team
distributed a draft working paper on Areas of Stability and Change as a starting point for discussion on 18
specific recommendations for the Lihue Planning District. The team started working through each these
recommendations during meeting 9, and finished discussing the remaining recommendations during Meeting
#10. The next steps are for the team to synthesize feedback and update the Areas of Change report accordingly.
The next two meetings on March 31 (2-5 pm) and April 17 (time TBD) will focus on implementation strategies.
Topics will include review of proposed Land Use documents including a General Plan Land Use Map,
Transportation Map, and Urban Growth Boundary. They will also include discussion on Revitalization and
specific measures for implementation, including traditional zoning, Form-Based Code, and Special Treatment
Areas.
At the end of Meeting 10, Lea Kaiaokamalie announced that the Planning Commission has formed a new
subcommittee on long range plans, and County Planning will be meeting with the subcommittee this Friday
March 14.
ATTENDANCE
PROJECT TEAM REPRESENTATIVES:
Meeting 9
County of Kauaʻi: Michael Dahilig (Planning Director), Leanora Kaiaokamalie (Planner)
SSFM: Cheryl Soon (Planning Group Director), Jared Chang, Alan Fujimori, Melissa White
Meeting 10
County of Kauaʻi: Leanora Kaiaokamalie (Planner)
SSFM: Cheryl Soon (Planning Group Director), Jared Chang, Alan Fujimori, Melissa White
CWG MEMBERS OR REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
Meeting 9
Dennis Chun, KCC Hawaiian Studies/Namahoe Canoe
Jim Guerber, Kaua‘i Brewers
Neil Clendenin, Līhu‘e Business Association
Pat Griffin, Līhu‘e Business Association
Shawn Shimabukuro, Grove Farm, LLC, Vice President
Jan TenBruggencate, KIUC Board Member/Līhu‘e resident
Meeting 10
Jim Guerber, Kaua‘i Brewers
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Laurie Ho, Kauaʻi Farm Bureau
Esther Kawakami-Williams, Rice Shopping Center
Laurel Loo
Pat Griffin, Līhu‘e Business Association
Shawn Shimabukuro, Grove Farm, LLC, Vice President
Jan TenBruggencate, KIUC Board Member/Līhu‘e resident
Brandon Shimokawa, KCC Vice Chancellor
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PRESENT:
Meeting 9
Planning: Lea Kaiaokamaile, Marie Williams, Marisa Valenciano
Office of Economic Development: George Costa
Meeting 10
Planning: Lea Kaiaokamaile, Marie Williams
Housing: Kamuela Cobb-Adams
Department of Public Works: Lyle Tabata
Office of Economic Development: Glenn Sato, Bill Spitz
MEETING HANDOUTS:
Meeting 9
Agenda
PowerPoint presentation: Community Working Group Meeting #9
Areas of Stability and Areas of Change Working Paper
Meeting 10
Agenda
PowerPoint presentation: Community Working Group Meeting #10
Addendum to Areas of Stability and Areas of Change Working Paper - Area of Change “S. South Puhi”
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COMBINED MEETING SUMMARY
MID-PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING RE-CAP
At the beginning of Meeting #9, Cheryl Soon provided a re-cap of the three Mid-Project Community Meetings in
Līhu‘e, Puhi, and Hanamā’ulu, summarizing feedback collected and topics covered. Key results and themes are
summarized below. Detailed feedback is reproduced in the Meeting Reports on the Līhu‘e CP website.
Vision and Key Principles
• Most participants agreed with some or all of the components of the General Plan Vision for Līhu‘e.
• The majority feel that Smart Growth principles fit their image of Kauai
• Participants felt that Sustainability, Environmental Protection, Preserving Agriculture, and Compact
Development, and Walkability were all important, with an emphasis on the first two.
• There are mixed feelings about whether Līhu‘e is still the heart of the island and whether it will continue
to be in the future.
Compact Development, Connectivity, and Walkability
• There is strong agreement that compact development preserves rural character and encourages
walkability.
• Bus service was identified as the area needing most improvement, followed by pedestrian facilities and
automobile facilities. Only 8% identified bike facilities as needing most improvement.
• Incentives for walkability include safety, accessibility, and destinations.
Alternate Strategies for the Future of Līhu‘e
• The great majority of respondents agree that the 5-minute walk strategy is a good one.
• About 64% felt that the 10-minute walk strategy was even better.
• Nearly 70% felt that development should occur around existing centers.
• There was strong agreement that further suburban development should not occur in Puali and Nuhou.
• Most respondents did not think that all new development should be restricted to Līhu‘e Town Core.
• It was suggested that incentives may be needed for new development.
Revitalization
• Attendees cited examples from other cities to consider: San Francisco, Santa Fe, New Zealand
• Utilize old buildings and implement design guidelines to make Līhu‘e a destination.
• Consider a Līhu‘e Revitalization District
• Incorporate culture and community character – Keep Kauai Kauai
Kauaʻi Art Factory
• Programs should be youth-focused to provide outlets and mentors.
• Form a greater community of arts and culture organizations to drive goals and priorities.
• Provide artists with an outlet for commerce
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AREAS OF STABILITY AND AREAS OF CHANGE
This portion of the planning process brings everything together, synthesizing the technical papers, CWG
exercises, and community feedback into recommendations for each of the District sub areas. SSFM presented a
set of 18 location-specific recommendations for stability, change, and means of improving compact and
walkable places throughout the district. Over the course of meetings 9 and 10, the CWG reviewed and discuss
each recommendation and provided feedback. Comments collected at both meetings are shown under each
recommendation below, along with recommendations.
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A. Līhuʻe Town Core (including Ahukini Rd., Hardy, Civic Center)
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Type of strategy: Incremental Change
Types of Uses: Mixed use with ground level commercial and upper level residential
Densities: R-10 to R-20.
Likely amount of new housing that would be created: 460 units
Priority Corridor treatments:
• Allow commercial along Ahukini Highway from Akahi to Umi, the area opposite side from
Wailani.
• Kūhiō Highway to be given Complete Street design treatment, widening sidewalks, and
providing a transit corridor, possibly BRT. This treatment is possible if the proposed New Mauka
Road is built.
Regulatory Setting: Form Based Code
Timing: Immediate
A. Comments
Land Use & Zoning
• Zone for mixed use with ground floor commercial
and retail
• Flex space on second floor that allows for residential
or commercial could provide residential density.
• Can Form Based Code control uses? (i.e.,
commercial)
• Increased population will lead to more commercial
uses
• Need more visible outdoor public gathering places
and spaces; green space corridors
• Preserve historic places in Līhu‘e
Walkability
• Need a grocery store for walkability.
• Now it is unusual to see people biking in Līhu‘e
• Two key ingredients: 1) make it walkable; 2) make it
desirable
Relationship to Līhu‘e Town Core Urban Design Plan
• Mostly consistent with Town Core plan, includes mixed-use concepts
• Main difference is new commercial use of Ahukini facing Wailani. Will help Wailani interface with core
• Town Core plan retained the identity of Akahi-Elua with low hedges. Consider no build-to line there.
(Comments continued on next page)
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A. Līhu‘e Town Core Comments (continued)
Ahukini Road
• Ahukini realignment will allow for new commercial frontage
• Preserve exceptional tree at Ahukini
• Improve pedestrian/bike crossings
• Strong pedestrian connectivity between Akahi and Elua to Kūhiō will alleviate pressure on Ahukini
Wilcox Elementary & Līhu‘e Park
• How will Wailani change where the town center is? Will Wilcox elementary still be central?
• There are already over 800 students, so currently not walkable for most.
• Need to turn it into a functioning modern school. All temporary structures now.
• Maybe smaller, decentralized schools are better
• Develop conditions for new elementary school
• “D” Flood Zone; parking below housing
• Park is a great resource but underutilized and not visible
• Consider relationship between school and park; improve access
Kūhiō Highway
• Implement complete streets, BRT = bus rapid transit with dedicated lanes frequent service. Consistent
with Multi-Modal Transportation Plan. Probably contingent upon New Mauka Road.
• Seattle has underground transit. Līhu‘e has an underground tunnel system, but only pigs use them now.
• Street parking along Kūhiō could enliven the street
• Residential densities could sustain BRT.
• Possibility for remote parking at Līhu‘e Mill site
• Kūhiō Hwy used to be business center. Now businesses are very auto focused, not pedestrian friendly.
• How can the County encourage the kinds of retail it wants? Local vs national chains. Successful towns
clearly define who they are and have strict rules about retail. Examples include Carmel CA, San Luis
Obispo, Santa Cruz.
• Salt Lake City - in town train is free. Goes through the middle of the road, making it safe and convenient.
Relatively low traffic in downtown as a result. Transit is also free in downtown Seattle.
• Consider making Līhu‘e shuttle free and establishing a transit hub with a parking structure.
Recommendation
The Town Core is the place for higher residential density and mixed use, with a focus on Rice Street as the
walkable and bike-friendly “main street” and center of activity. In order to achieve this, the Town Core needs to
have destinations, amenities (i.e., a grocery store), better pedestrian and bike facilities, traffic calming (i.e.,
movement of heavy truck traffic to Nāwiliwili Rd), and connectivity. Consider redevelopment of the Convention
Hall, Wilcox School, and Ball Park Area. Utilize green spaces and historic buildings for character. Preserve
historic elements of the Akahi-Elua Street neighborhoods while allowing for some commercial along Akahi.
Make sure that Wailani is complementary and connected to the existing Town Core. Kūhiō Business District is
primed for revitalization and complete streets if it becomes a County road. The Community Plan will lay out a
plan for the existing Special Planning Areas in the Town Core to evolve toward a Form-Based Code that
accomplishes these goals. Consider implementing form based code in such a way that it regulates and
incentivizes the types of retail desired.
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B. Līhuʻe/Hoʻomana above Isenberg
Allow for additional residential within a Ten minute walking distance from Līhuʻe Town Core.
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Type of strategy: Significant Change
Types of Uses: primarily residential with supportive commercial
Densities: R-8 to R-20
Likely amount of new housing that would be created: 920 units
Priority Corridor treatments: Realign Ahukini Highway for a short distance and cross over Kūhiō
Highway to connect with Ehiku.
Timing: Immediate
B. Comments
• In general favor of the idea of development there.
• Could have supportive commercial, but not a
downtown area on its own
• Think about planning development all the way up to
the New Mauka Road. If beyond the 10-minute walk,
improve bike facilities.
• Consider an elementary school there. Used to be one
at Immaculate Conception. Could revitalize that area
to bring a school back.
• Housing for young families with pedestrian and bike
access.
• Existing agriculture – papaya farm. Consider urban
agriculture to integrate farming.
• Timing: Since this is the same ownership as Wailani,
landowner should determine timing.
• Improve connectivity to greater community. Connect
Isenberg and Hoʻomana and Eha St to Wal-Mart.
• From experience, Grove Farm can tell you that farming
within Lihue and Puhi is difficult. We have had
agricultural companies move out of these areas simply because of residents complaining about dust,
noise, pesticides, etc. These complaints continue from areas such as German Hill, Villas at Puali,
Molokoa, etc. Fortunately, Grove Farm has other landholdings that enable large and small farmers to
continue.
Recommendation
Designate Hoʻomana for future residen al development with some supportive commercial uses but not a town
center. Consider eventually permitting development up to the New Mauka Road. Plan for bike facilities and
improve connectivity to Isenberg and the greater community. Consider a school there.
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C. Līhuʻe/Rice Street
Infill which allows for and creates incentives for greater density and more residential.
• Type of Strategy: Incremental Change
• Types of Uses: Multi-family residential and Mixed use
• Densities: Up to R-20
• Likely Amount of Housing that would be created: 120 units
• Priority Corridor Treatments: Rice St to have Complete Street design treatment and be the Festival
Street.
• Timing: Immediate
C. Comments
Community Character & Uses
• Retain trees along street. Historically significant trees
especially (monkeypod in front of post office).
• Reduce signs, people get sign fatigue and sign posts
block sidewalks
• Rice Street as main festival street
• Federal funding through Main Street program
• Kauai Beer Company applying for outdoor dining area.
• Put density in Mill site – topography obscures the site.
• Accommodate Digital media, KDB, others at portables
location at convention hall.
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Walkability & Connectivity
• Concentrate parking in one place
• Make Kalena Street to Līhu‘e Shopping Center
pedestrian oriented
• Consider an economic development initiative such as
the Fort Collins HistoricTown Center
• Rice Shopping Center a potential parking resource
Use convention center for multi-story parking with a walking path to Rice. Need better pedestrian access
and crosswalks from convention center, and traffic calming
Civic center master plan proposed parking under the park
Concepts and plans exist to make Rice Street more walkable, we just need to implement them
Look at ways to cross the gully that splits Lihue – bike path? Austin has a river district. This access route
has been discussed to help cruise passengers get to Lihue.
Lots of parking exists at individual destinations, but need better walking connectivity between buildings
and traffic calming for safety. Kailua Town as example of park and walk community.
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C. Lihue/Rice Street (continued)
Kress Street
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Kress St. historic buildings have charm and character. Art deco buildings and iconic businesses are there.
Retain and repurpose historic buildings and to create a business hub.
Provide better access between Kress businesses and Rice Street through pedestrian alleyways, maybe
under arches.
Kress Building and Kauai Theater need better uses
County considering Kress Street night market where street is closed and vendors set up.
Recommendation
This area should be the walkable center of Lihue, a hub that showcases the community character and makes use
of historic buildings. Parking should be concentrated with nearby destinations that people can walk to. Employ
traffic calming measures (“road diet”) to make walking and bicycling safer and more pleasant. Explore alternate
routes that take advantage of green space. Consider revitalization initiatives that make Lihue a destination for
events and shopping. Increase access from Kress through to Rice Street. Propose an ordinance change to allow
RR-20 zoning for increased density and mixed use.
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D. Līhuʻe/Former Mill Site/Haleko Road
New Center which has its own character but also serves as a bridge between Līhuʻe and Puhi. Incorporate
themes that acknowledge the historic use of the site.
• Type of Strategy: Significant New Growth
• Types of Uses: Allow for mixed use, including residential, office, and commercial.
• Densities: R-20
• Likely amount of Housing that would be created: 10-20
• Priority Corridor Treatment: Add either a bi-directional multi-use path or separated sidewalk and
bike lane along Haleko Road.
• Regulatory setting: Form Based Code
• Timing: Immediate upon application of land owner.
D. Comments
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Develop high density residential in portions of site
outside flood plain.
• Parking below and residential above.
• Need better pedestrian access to Rice street and
Nāwiliwili Road
• Move convention center to mill site and use Lihue
Park for redevelopment
• Revitalize existing convention center for more events
• Green space at mill can build parking with
convention center
• Allow increase height limit
• Residential with walking paths and amenities
• Federal funds are available to make improvements
to Haleko Road
• Make connection to Nāwiliwili
• Grove Farm owns railroad ROW
• High density low footprint development
• Connection between “old” and “new” town
• Haleko is historically sensitive, and many industrial
artifacts in Mill area that are worthy of preservation: rock wall across the road, concrete houses along
Haleko
Original plan was to extend railroad track up to Kilohana
Lots of people grew up in camp across from mill
That road stretch is scenic and appeals to visitors
Recommendation
The Mill site should be redeveloped as a key destination and an extension of the Town Core, with residential and
commercial uses. Because of its topography, high density residential and parking can be accommodated with
little visual impact.
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E. Līhuʻe/Wailani
Entitled Development consisting of mixed use residential and commercial with a dedicated town center and
approximately 1,360 homes at full buildout.
E. Comments
• Ensure that Wailani integrates and connects with Town
Core rather than turns its back.
• Need mid-block crossings from Akahi to Kuhio Highway –
blocks are too large.
• Challenge is to get kids from Isenberg safe walking routes
to Wilcox School.
• Put elementary school in Puhi where middle school is.
Middle school is too small. Move it to Wailani.
• Revitalize and repurpose Wilcox school, ball park, and
convention center.
• Blocks between Hardy and Ahukini are too long - need
connections
• If Kuhio Hwy becomes county, that business district is more
likely to be revitalized
• Umi and Ahukini are federal aid roads
Recommendation
Provide for connectivity to and from Wailani and Town Core. Consider what uses and resources Wailani
provides that can be used to meet overall District goals (school facility, commercial, etc). Consider how Wailani
changes the use patterns and orientation of the community of Lihue, and ensure that the Town Core maintains
its central focus provides the main draw.
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F. Hanamāʻulu Mauka and Kūhiō Makai Frontage
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Type of Strategy: Significant Change
Types of Uses: Residential, commercial, industrial
Densities: Up to R-20
Likely amount of Housing that would be created: 540
Priority Corridor Treatments:
• Intensify Commercial center along Kūhiō Highway frontage
• Improve bus stops with lighting, shelters, sidewalks and other amenities
Timing: Immediate.
F. Comments
• There is a need for more commercial to service the
existing sizeable population.
• No commercial is currently planned for Kohea Loa.
• Will need major wastewater upgrade – new pump station
at KFC.
• Timing:
o Commercial: immediate. Neighborhood-oriented.
o Residential: Immediate, Possible senior care
facilities.
• Need for grocery store. Wal-Mart expanding grocery
section because of demand – people tired of driving to
Puhi.
• Commercial as a category is too broad. Need to specify
and incentivize the types of commercial desired.
Recommendation
There is agreement that more commercial is needed to service the community and reduce the need to drive to
obtain basic amenities. This can start immediately. There was less discussion on increasing residential behind
the highway but general agreement was indicated.
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G. Hanamāʻulu/ EWM
A large parcel north of Hanamā’ulu that is currently zoned for Agriculture and Conservation. There are
existing agricultural uses and there have been previous proposals for residential development there but no
currently entitled plans.
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Some conflicting information exists as to whether this land
has been entitled. Need to clarify.
• County records suggest subdivision approval was
terminated. Landowner’s rep states that approvals in the
urban section allow 50-60 homes to be built there.
• Coastal area has great views and development there
won’t impact recreation.
• Landowner would continue Agricultural uses in the center
parcel – good land, existing well.
• Landowner has extended offer for land to build a
Hanamāʻulu Community Center, an expressed need of the
Community Association.
• A community center should be located within the
community, not outside of it. Possible to expand the 1acre parcel DR Horton has set aside to make this facility?
• This parcel is not connected to the community, and
expanding development there constitutes sprawl.
On topic of sprawl, how are DHHL Lands being treated? Affects the big picture of the Lihue District, and
should be addressed in the CP.
Recommendation
Retain the existing viewshed and agricultural uses. Protect the form and character of the land in the future by
implementing a Special Treatment zoning overlay with a Cultural (ST/C) or Open (ST/O) designation.
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H. Kapaia
Stability. Retain current character which serves as both a crossroads and as a buffer preventing sprawl
between Līhuʻe and Hanamāʻulu. Improve pedestrian safety with crosswalks.
H. Comments
• Agree that Kapaia should remain stable
• Strong agreement that pedestrian facilities need to be
safer
• Cars pick up speed coming down hills both ways
• Bridge has no room to cross on foot
• Need to slow cars and provide sidewalks and crossings
• Consider what to do with Swinging Bridge
Recommendation
Kapaia will remain a crossroads, which will help to maintain a
visual break and green buffer between major communities.
Significant pedestrian improvements and traffic calming
measures should be implemented.
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I. Kohea Loa
Entitled Development consisting of 440 homes on a 54-acre parcel, approximately 40% of which will be
workforce housing. Up to 6 acres is recommended to be set aside for a Hanamaulu Community Center.
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Comments
• Consider a larger area for a Hanamā’ulu Community Center
(currently 1 acre is set aside)
• Maybe community center can share with school? DOE/COK
Partnership
• Need at least 4 acres - parking for 150 cars
• Currently there are 6 acres planned to revert to Grove Farm,
and 3 of the 6 are committed to the planned school. Look at
combining the acreage to accommodate a community center
also.
Recommendation
This entitled property can benefit the community by providing a site
for a community center as a gathering place. Community and
County should work with Grove Farm and the developer on this
possibility.
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J. Hanamāʻulu Core
Increase density through permitting additional dwelling units (“mother in law units”) and/or upzoning to R-8.
• Type of Strategy: Incremental Change
• Types of Uses: Residential
• Densities: Up to R-8
• Likely amount of Housing that would be created: 350
• Timing: Immediate
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Comments
• Allowing additional units would provide greater density
needed.
• Everyone already parks on the street. Not enough room
for the cars of people who already live there.
• Complete streets would limit street parking availability
even more.
• This area will be a test section for Safe Walk to School
funds.
• Need to prevent cars from blocking walking routes.
• Improving overall pedestrian infrastructure and safety
especially along bus routes will increase walkability.
• Current data says 1200 households with an average of 3.2
pp each.
• Consider allowing multifamily.
• Sewers need to be upgraded for development.
Recommendation
There is an existing tension between allowable and actual development in Hanamā’ulu, and parking is already
stressed. A holistic approach is called for where walking and transit options are greatly improved in order to
reduce cars, and increased residential density is permitted with requirements for accommodating parking onsite.
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K. Nāwiliwili
Stability. Retain current character which provides recreational and commercial diversity to residents and
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Complete streets and pedestrian treatment to improve crossings and sidewalks.
Add a coastal path, and a recreational path along Nāwiliwili Stream.
K. Comments
• Rice/Nāwiliwili Rd., transit shuttle to harbor, Nāwiliwili
to Lihue
• Sewer is private and pumps to Marriott pumping station
and WWTP
• Take parking off of waterfront and building frontages on
Rice
Recommendation
Nāwiliwili should be an attractive, walkable place, with good
connectivity and transit options to and from Lihue. This can be
accomplished via transit, improved pedestrian walkways (i.e.,
Nāwiliwili Gulch), and coastal paths from the cruise terminal to
the Harbor Mall and nearby destinations. Development should
not be greatly intensified, but improvements should enhance
Nāwiliwili as a draw.
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L. Nāwiliwili/Puakea & Waiola
These two entitled residential developments are owned by Grove Farm. They extend from the area west of
the bulk sugar storage building northward, filling in open areas around the existing golf course.
L. Comments
• Agreement on residential uses across from bulk sugar site
• Will this affect need to do a Nuhou Road extension?
Recommendation
The group agrees on this as a potential area for residential
development, particularly if the bulk sugar site is redeveloped as
mixed use.
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M. Bulk Sugar Facility
Allow for new uses that would help redevelop the site.
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Type of Strategy: Significant Change/Adaptive Re-Use of historic property
Types of Uses: Mixed use, including residential at perimeter and creative art loft space within the BSF.
Densities: R-20
Likely amount of housing that would result: 100
Priority Corridor Treatment: None. Bike lane already in existence. Consider sidewalks to connect to
Puhi and Nāwiliwili
Timing: Immediate
M. Comments
• Develop for mixed use, with residential across the way
Recommendation
The group agrees with the proposed recommendation of
redeveloping the site for residential uses.
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N. Puali
Maintain in Agricultural and Open Use, change General Plan Designation accordingly (currently designated
Residential)
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Type of Strategy: Stability
Types of Uses: Agriculture & Open Space
Regulatory Setting: Traditional Zoning
Timing: Immediate
N. Comments
• Was not discussed
Recommendation
These parcels were not discussed specifically during the working
meeting. In the Mid-Project Community meeting, over 80% of
respondents indicated that no further development should occur
there, which is consistent with this recommendation.
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O. Puhi Road
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Intensify commercial along Puhi Road and redevelop for mixed uses.
Type of strategy: Significant Change/Redevelopment
Types of uses: Commercial and residential
Density: R-10
Likely amount of housing that would result: 200 units
Timing: Immediate
O. Comments
• KCC is in support of the idea of making Puhi more of a
“college town” that will be a draw to increase enrollment,
but currently their campus is only at half capacity (1500
enrollment, 3000 capacity), and enrollment drives their
development projects, not vice versa.
• Currently off-island student population is 2%, or about 30
students. Neighbor island, mainland, international.
• Only student housing being contemplated on campus is
100 units max – would need to be privately funded
• Could provide residential above ground floor commercial
on Puhi Rd that could serve as student housing or market
rentals
• KCC likes idea of development makai of Highway so they
don’t have a 24-hour campus and the requisite upgrades
to infrastructure and security.
Recommendation
There is strong agreement that there is a need for increased commercial use along the highway. The increased
residential density was discussed less, however it was expressed that increasing density in this area before
developing mauka of the Highway makes sense, as it will serve both the student population and residents.
Second floor residential that serves students or rentals is desirable, as is increased commercial to contribute to
more of a college town feel. Making Puhi more of a destination could help KCC increase its enrollment, which
could lead to more growth in the future.
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P. Puhi Mauka of Kaumualiʻi Hwy
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Add new center with residential and commercial focus on college.
Type of Strategy: Significant Change/New Development
Types of uses: Residential and commercial
Densities: R-10 to R-20
Likely amount of housing created: 150
Priority Corridor Treatment: Improve transit and sidewalk areas
Timing: Driven by KCC enrollment: Develop after enrollment reaches current capacity of 3,000.
P. Comments
• Grove Farm has conceived of developing a “University
Village” that is larger than the 15-acre area shown on the
current map and wraps around the campus to provide
services in proximity to the school. They have discussed this
idea with the County.
• Could provide housing for visiting and resident teachers.
There is currently a small need to house visiting professors
and those that have relocated there to teach.
• KCC is concerned that development immediately
surrounding campus could require costly upgrades to make
it a “24-hour campus”
• Development mauka of highway here syncs with idea of
mauka development behind Isenberg. Could create an
overarching strategy of mauka developments that
eventually merge and extend up to the New Mauka Road.
• Nāwiliwili road should connect to the New Mauka Road.
Recommendation
In the near term, focus on first developing commercial along Puhi Road as a destination for students and
providing housing makai of Puhi Road that can serve students, faculty, and/or market rentals. The area mauka
of the highway could be developed farther into the future as KCC’s enrollment grows, and would need to be
coordinated between KCC and Grove Farm.
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Q. Nuhou/Paheʻe Road – REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION
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Intensify with higher density
Type of strategy: Incremental Change
Types of Uses: Residential
Densities: Upzone to R-20
Likely amount of housing created: 200 units on twenty acres
Regulatory Setting: Traditional zoning
Timing: Following completion of Wailani
Q. Comments
• This area is already filling in with commercial development
• Servco is building car lots
• Increasing density on Rice Street is a better investment
• It’s a very suburban environment and won’t change.
Leave it as strip mall and big box area.
• Consider park and ride facility to increase connectivity.
Recommendation
The group feels that this area’s fate is already set and that it
would be more fruitful and beneficial to focus efforts and
incentives in the Lihue Town Core. It will be removed from
consideration as an area of change.
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R. Kukui Grove Shopping Center *Now to be labeled “Q”
Intensify with higher density
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Type of strategy: Consider repositioning of mall by owner
Types of Uses: Consider for mixed use, including more residential
Densities: up to R-20
Likely amount of housing created: 250 units
Priority Corridor Treatment: None. Appears adequate
Timing: Up to owner. Not likely for ten + years
R. Comments
• Overall group felt that this area was destined to remain
suburban and big box driven and that efforts should be
focused on the Town Core and other parts of Puhi.
Recommendation
Consider for mixed use, including more residential, if owner decides to
reposition use in the future.
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S. South Puhi * Now to be labeled “R”
Extension of existing residential area.
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Type of strategy: Significant Change
Types of Uses: Residential
Densities: R-6
Likely amount of housing created: 200 units
Regulatory Setting: Traditional Zoning
S. Comments
• Connect to Puhi Road.
• Need to consider tradeoff costs of new infrastructure and
maintenance vs. number of homes added. May not be
economical.
• Use evaluation tools to determine potential return and
economic viability.
• Provide spreadsheet of housing program.
• Any mapping of infrastructure (i.e., sewers)?
Recommendation
Consider for residential development with densities of up to 6
dwelling units per acre.

MEETING PURPOSE: ATTENDANCE - līhuʻe community plan update

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