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Chapter 8: Directed Growth Plan

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An expansive view of Maui’s Southern Coast, Kula.

Throughout the island, Maui’s residents made it abundantly clear they had a determined desire to maintain, protect and preserve open land and the green vistas, and the rural character of Maui. This vision requires a unified commitment to the island and to future generations of Maui residents. The path we must tread to reach our desired destination cannot be traveled in total ease – it is a task that will require hard choices and individual sacrifices for our common and future good. The goal is not impossible to achieve, even in the face of population growth, but it will require the careful management and control of development so that growth can be a positive and enduring force that will enrich our residents.

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The Directed Growth Plan is the backbone of the Maui Island Plan (MIP). Taking into account population projections, it prescribes and outlines how Maui will grow over the next two decades, including the location and general character of new development. The Directed Growth Plan accommodates growth in a manner that provides for economic development, yet protects environmental, agricultural, scenic and cultural resources; economizes on infrastructure and public services; meets the needs of residents; and protects community character.

Chapter 2.80B, MCC, requires the adoption of urban and rural growth areas for the island of Maui. This is the first time Maui County has established growth boundaries, and it represents a significant shift towards a more orderly and predictable development pattern. Communities throughout Hawai`i and the country have used growth boundaries as part of a comprehensive directed growth plan to preserve agricultural lands, protect environmental resources, and create a more predictable land use planning process. Directed growth strategies use population projections and density assumptions to ensure an adequate supply of land is available for future growth, to limit sprawl, and to focus infrastructure investment to areas within the growth boundaries.

The Directed Growth Plan uses MIP goals, objectives, and policies as well as guiding land use principles as a foundation for establishing urban and rural growth boundaries. This chapter describes the types of growth boundary designations and the methodology applied in the identification of these designations. In addition, this section identifies planned protected areas.

This chapter contains figures to be used for illustrative purposes only. In the event a figure is inconsistent with a diagram or map of this chapter, the diagram or map shall control.

Background Information

The following technical studies and reports provide base information for the Directed Growth Plan:

1. Land Use Forecast (November 2006);
2. The Socio-Economic Forecast (June 2006);
3. Maui Island Housing Issue Paper, December 2006;
4. Infrastructure and Public Facilities Assessment Update (March and September 2007);
5. Maui Island Roadway Capacity Assessment (January 2007);
6. Scenic and Historic Resources Inventory & Mapping Study (June 2006);
7. WalkStory and PlanStory, A Report on the Response of Participants (December 2006);
8. Maui Island Plan Site Evaluation Methodology Memorandum (August 2007); and
9. Population and Economic Projections for the State of Hawai`i to 2040 (March 2012).

The Department of Planning also conducted numerous regional design workshops and held meetings with State and County agencies, stakeholder groups, and the General Plan Advisory Committee to understand the perspectives of residents from all areas of the island on future growth and protected areas (see Introduction for additional information).

The Purpose of the Directed Growth Plan

The primary purpose of the MIP is to establish a managed and directed growth plan to accommodate population and employment growth in a manner that is fiscally prudent, safeguards the island’s natural and cultural resources, enhances the built environment, and preserves land use opportunities for future generations. The Directed Growth Plan is based on sound planning practices and principles and utilizes

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information gathered from public outreach events, the General Plan Advisory Committee, and technical studies.

The Directed Growth Plan, which is grounded on the recommendations found throughout the MIP, establishes the location and general character of future development. The Directed Growth Plan will provide the framework for future community plan and zoning changes and guide the development of the County’s short-term and long-term capital improvement plan budgets.

Planning for Future Growth

As part of the Land Use Forecast, the demand for additional residential lands was determined by comparing build-out of existing residential land supply to the 2030 forecasted demand for residential units. The existing supply of residential land includes all lands that are community planned and zoned for either single-family or multifamily residential use. The forecasted demand for residential units takes into account both resident and nonresident demand to 2030. While an important goal of the General Plan update is to provide housing for Maui residents, the demand for housing from the offshore market cannot be ignored. If only resident demand was factored into the future need for residential units, competition between residents and nonresidents for the limited supply of residential units would likely lead to a worsening of the current high-priced housing situation, with residents being outbid by nonresidents. Therefore, both resident and nonresident demands are used to determine total future demand for residential housing. According to the land use forecast and the most recent DBEDT forecasts, an additional 10,845 residential units are needed to accommodate projected 2030 housing demand.¹ This demand was then allocated to each community plan region based on the land use forecast model output that predicts regional population and employment growth. Table 8-1 depicts total forecasted housing demand, the supply of existing housing units, and projected housing needs to 2030.

Table 8 - 1: Projected Maui Housing Needs, 2010 - 2030

Types of Growth Boundaries and Protected Areas

Urban and Rural Growth Boundaries

Chapter 2.80B, MCC, requires the identification of both urban and rural growth boundaries (which can include small towns, rural residential, rural villages, and other community plan designations). The characteristics used to identify these boundaries and the policy intent for each of these areas is described in Table 8-2.

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Protected Areas

Part of the Directed Growth Plan is to ensure that future development patterns do not compromise Maui’s unique and fragile natural resources. One tool to promote the protection and availability of passive and active recreational amenities and other environmentally sensitive areas is the identification of preservation areas, regional parks, greenways, greenbelts, and sensitive lands. Each type of protected area is described in Table 8-2. It is not the intent of the Protected Areas to regulate lands within the State Conservation District. In some instances, Conservation lands are included to provide context.

Urban, Small Town, and Rural Growth Areas

The MIP is the first comprehensive plan to establish urban, small town, and rural growth boundaries in Maui County. These boundaries will encompass approximately 5,389 acres of new planned urban and small town growth areas. The Directed Growth Maps show Urban, Small Town, and Rural Growth Boundaries (UGB, STB, and RGB) - the space inside these boundaries is referred to as Urban, Small Town, and Rural Growth areas respectively. These boundaries are depicted with lines on the Directed Growth Maps. The growth boundary line separates a growth area from a nongrowth area.

• The UGB denotes the areas within which urban-density development requiring a full range of services, such as new multi-user sewer and water, is supported in accordance with applicable land use laws. Growth boundaries are a long-range planning tool that will be used on Maui to evaluate proposals involving community plan amendments, changes in zoning, development proposals or utility extensions.

• The STB denotes areas that are less intensely developed than urban areas with fewer services and a lower level of infrastructure. These areas may be more self-sufficient than Rural Villages. Primary employment opportunities are often in nearby urban areas.

• The RGB is intended to identify and protect the character of our rural communities. It identifies an existing or future land use pattern that includes a mixture of small farms, low density residential housing, and a limited amount of urban uses consistent with the character and scale of our country towns. The intent of this boundary is to provide a framework for further and more detailed long-range rural planning during the community plan update process. Rural areas inherently possess a lower set of standards for infrastructure and public services than urban areas. As such, it is also the intent to apply lower level-of-service standards in RGBs.

The UGBs, STBs, and RGBs are used to identify and protect farms and natural areas from sprawl and to promote the efficient use of land, and the efficient provision of public facilities and services inside the boundary.

The UGBs, STBs, and RGBs take into account future growth projections through 2030, the availability of infrastructure and services, environmental constraints, and an approximate density of land development to determine the placement of the boundary. Land outside of the UGB is intended to remain rural in character with a strong agricultural and natural-resource presence. These boundaries are intended to be static “lines in the sand” until the time at which job and housing growth cannot be accommodated within the boundaries, which, if not addressed, could exacerbate the affordable housing problems facing Maui and have a negative impact on the overall quality of life. To ensure that an adequate supply of land is available, the MIP will be updated every ten years to provide for appropriate expansion to meet new

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Table 8 - 2: Growth Boundaries and Protected Area Types

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housing demand. In short, the boundaries will typically include at least a 10-year surplus of urban, small town, and rural lands.

In some cases the UGBs, STBs, and RGBs split ownership parcels and vary from the owners’ suggested development project boundary. This was done for a variety of reasons, some of which are to protect valuable agricultural lands, natural resources, or limit susceptibility to hazards. Generally, however, specific areas were identified throughout the island to promote balanced growth at appropriate urban or rural densities. Altogether, the growth boundaries provide sufficient land supply to meet the needs of the County to 2030.

Maui’s growth boundaries are one component of Maui’s land use planning and regulatory system. State land use districts, community plan designations, zoning districts, and the growth boundaries work in concert to effectively manage land use. Table 8-3 portrays the Growth Boundary Types and the Corresponding State Land Use Districts.

Table 8 - 3: Growth Boundary Types and Corresponding State Land Use Districts

URBAN AND SMALL TOWN GROWTH AREA GOAL AND POLICIES

The following goal and policies address Urban Growth Boundaries (UGBs) and Small Town Boundaries (STBs), and the development of land within and outside of these boundaries. They are broad in scope, and address the design intent of these areas, amendments to the boundaries, and infrastructure expansion within and outside of the boundaries. The policies set forth below establish the regulatory effect of the UGBs and STBs.

Goal:

8.1 Maui will have well-serviced, complete, and vibrant urban communities and traditional small towns through sound planning and clearly defined development expectations.

Policies:

8.1.a The County, with public input, will be responsible for designating new growth areas where infrastructure and public facilities will be provided, consistent with the policies of the MIP and in accordance with State and County infrastructure plans.

8.1.b Amendments to a UGB or STB shall be reviewed as a MIP amendment. A UGB or STB shall only be expanded if the island-wide inventory (maintained by the Department of Planning) of existing land uses (residential, commercial, industrial) indicates that additional urban density land is necessary to provide for the needs of the projected population growth within ten years of that inventory; or, during the decennial update of the MIP.

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8.1.c Community plans shall provide for urban density land use designations only within UGBs and Small Towns. The County may only support and approve State Urban Land Use Designations for areas within UGBs, STBs, and Rural Villages.

8.1.d The unique character and function of existing small towns shall be protected to retain and preserve their sense of place.

8.1.e New development shall be consistent with the UGBs, STBs, and all other applicable policies of the MIP. New urban-density development shall not be allowed outside of a UGB or STB.

8.1.f The County, as a condition of development approval, shall require developers of privately owned infrastructure systems to provide financial insurance (bonding, etc.) for the operation and maintenance of these systems.

8.1.g The County shall implement a zoning program to comprehensively redistrict and rezone lands within UGBs according to updated community plan policies and map designations.

8.1.h The County will seek to focus capital improvements (schools, libraries, roads, and other infrastructure and public facilities) within the UGBs and STBs in accordance with the MIP.

8.1.i The County will promote (through incentives, financial participation, expedited project review, infrastructure/public facilities support, etc.) appropriate urban infill, redevelopment and the efficient use of buildable land within UGBs to avoid the need to expand the UGBs.

8.1.j The MIP’s UGBs and STBs shall not be construed or implemented to prohibit the construction of a single-family dwelling on any existing parcel where otherwise permitted by law.

RURAL GROWTH AREA GOAL AND POLICIES

The following goal and policies address Rural Growth Boundaries (RGBs) and the development of land within and outside of these boundaries. They are broad in scope, and address the design intent of these areas, amendments to the boundaries, and infrastructure expansion both within and outside of the boundaries. The policies set forth below establish the regulatory effect of the RGBs.

Goal:

8.2 Maui will maintain opportunities for agriculture and rural communities through sound planning and clearly defined development expectations.

Policies:

8.2.a Amendments to a RGB shall be reviewed as an MIP amendment. A RGB shall only be expanded if an island-wide inventory of existing land uses (residential, commercial, industrial) indicates that additional lands are necessary to provide for the needs of the projected population growth within ten years of that inventory; or, during the decennial update of the MIP.

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8.2.b New development shall be consistent with RGB and all other applicable policies and requirements of the MIP. Public, quasi-public, civic, and limited commercial or industrial uses may be allowed in the RGB when the proposed uses demonstrate a public need and are consistent with the Community Plan and zoning.

8.2.c Environmental protection and compatibility will be a top priority in rural growth areas.

8.2.d All development within rural growth areas should avoid encroachment upon prime agricultural land.

8.2.e Rural growth areas include Rural Residential Areas and Rural Villages. Rural residential areas may be designated when they are located in association with or on the border of urban growth areas or Small Towns; and/or when they provide for complete, self-sufficient rural communities with a range of uses to be developed at densities that do not require urban infrastructure.

8.2.f Community plans shall provide for rural density land use designations only within RGBs; provided that limited community plan urban designations may be allowed within Rural Villages. New rural growth areas shall not be located where urban expansion may ultimately become necessary or desirable. New rural-density development shall not be allowed outside of a RGB.

8.2.g New rural growth areas intended to be complete, self-sufficient rural communities must be located a significant distance from existing urban areas, distinctly separated by agricultural or open lands.

8.2.h Urban-scale infrastructure and public facilities shall not be provided in rural areas except as described in the defined Level-of-Service (LOS) standards. There should be no expectations of urban services in rural areas.

8.2.i Urban development standards shall not be required within RGBs except in fulfillment of Federal law.

8.2.j The unique character and function of existing small towns and rural communities shall be protected to retain and preserve their sense of place.

8.2.k Preserve rural landscapes in which natural systems, cultural resources, and agricultural lands are protected and development compliments rural character and contributes to the viability of communities and small towns.

8.2.l The MIP’s RGBs shall not be construed or implemented to prohibit the construction of a single family dwelling on any existing parcel where otherwise permitted by law.

8.2.m The County shall implement a zoning program to comprehensively redistrict and rezone lands within RGBs, and to implement community plan policies and map designations.

8.2.n At the time of zoning from agricultural to rural, Council will consider prohibiting restrictions on agricultural activity.

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PROTECTED AREA POLICY

8.3.a | The Protected Areas in Diagrams E-1, NW-1, N-1, NE-1, S-1, SE-1, and WC-1 should be concurrently reviewed with Table 8-2 and with any proposed land uses that may result in an adverse impact on a Protected Area. The County Council and the Administration should be notified if a Protected Area may be compromised by a development proposal.

Exceptions to Development Outside of Growth Boundaries

During the life of the MIP, there will be a need for certain land uses that may have unique impacts or requirements due to the nature of the use, and would be more appropriately located outside of identified growth boundaries. These land uses may include heavy industrial operations, such as but not limited to, infrastructure facilities, baseyards, quarries, transfer stations, landfills, and uses generating noise or odor that are undesirable for an urban environment. In addition, there may be public/quasi-public, or nonprofit uses that enhance community services and well-being that are most appropriately located outside of urban and rural areas. These uses may include parks, campgrounds, educational centers, arts and cultural facilities, communication facilities, and health and safety related facilities. Alternative energy systems and other land uses related to emerging industries may also be suitable outside of urban, small town, and rural growth boundaries when consistent with community plans and zoning. Commercial uses may also be permitted when appropriate. These uses may be approved, pursuant to the County’s special or conditional use permit process contained in Title 19, MCC, or the State Land Use Commission’s special use permit process contained in Chapter 205, HRS, and Chapter 15-15, Hawai`i Administrative Rules, without an amendment to the MIP. The Maui Island Plan shall not be construed or implemented to prohibit existing, legally permitted uses or structures. Any dwelling or structure that was constructed with a building permit that was approved prior to the enactment of this Plan may be reconstructed as permitted by the original building permit(s), and such dwellings or structures may be expanded or modified with a building permit, subject to the provisions of the Maui County Code and applicable laws.

Methodology for Identifying Growth Boundaries

To formulate the Directed Growth Plan, the County first developed a set of Guiding Land Use Principles. These are generally philosophical in nature, and were derived from the Focus Maui Nui WalkStory and PlanStory public outreach events; various community workshops; planning literature; public facilities, and infrastructure studies; and heritage resource, scenic and cultural resource studies.

GUIDING LAND USE PRINCIPLES

1. Respect and encourage island lifestyles, cultures, and Hawaiian traditions: The culture and lifestyle of Maui’s residents is closely tied to the island’s beauty and natural resources. Maintaining access to shoreline and mountain resources and protecting culturally significant sites and regions perpetuates the island lifestyle and protects Maui’s unique identity. One of the most vital components of the island lifestyle and culture is Maui’s people. In an island environment where resources are finite, future growth must give priority to the needs of residents in a way that perpetuates island lifestyles.
2. Promote sustainable land use planning and livable communities: Managing and directing future growth on Maui should promote the concept of sustainability, and the establishment of livable communities. Sustainable practices include: 1) Focusing growth into existing communities; 2) Taking advantage of infill and redevelopment opportunities; 3) Promoting compact, walkable, mixed-use development; 4) Revitalizing urban and town centers; 5) Providing

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transportation connectivity and multimodal opportunities; 6) Protecting and enhancing natural and environmental resources; 7) Protecting, enhancing, and expanding communities and small towns, where appropriate; and 8) Encouraging energy and water-efficient design and renewable energy technology.

3. Keep “urban-urban” and keep “country-country”: Given the high cost of developing public infrastructure and facilities to service remote areas, the significant environmental and social impacts associated with long vehicle commutes, and the desire to “keep the country-side country” it is preferable to develop compact communities and to locate development within or as close as possible to existing urban areas and employment centers.

4. Protect traditional small towns: Development within and adjacent to Maui’s traditional towns should be compatible with and perpetuate their unique character. Hard edges should be maintained around new and existing communities through the use of greenbelts and significant open space.

5. Protect open space and working agricultural landscapes: In light of continuing urbanization, the protection of agricultural and open-space resources will depend on a healthy agricultural industry and progressive planning and regulation. Planning should utilize agricultural lands as a tool to define the edges of existing and planned urban communities, apply innovative site design, create buffers along roadways, provide visual relief, and preserve scenic views.

6. Protect environmentally sensitive lands and natural resources: Environmentally sensitive lands, natural areas, and valued open spaces should be preserved. Native habitat, floodways, and steep slopes should be identified so future growth can be directed away from these areas. It will be important to plan growth on Maui in a manner that preserves habitat connectivity, watersheds, undeveloped shoreline areas, and other environmentally sensitive lands.

7. Promote equitable development that meets the needs of each community: Each region of the island should have a mix of housing types, convenient public transit, and employment centers. Where appropriate, all neighborhoods should have adequate parks, community centers, greenways, libraries, and other public facilities. No community should have a disproportionate share of noxious activities. Additionally, a fair, efficient, and predictable planning and regulatory process must be provided. A cornerstone of equitable development should reflect a focus on providing affordable housing for all of Maui’s residents over developing nonresident housing.

8. Plan for and provide efficient and effective public facilities and infrastructure: Many of Maui’s public infrastructure systems and facilities were constructed decades ago and are in need of repairs and upgrades to meet current and future demand. Growth should be planned for areas with existing infrastructure, or where infrastructure can be expanded with minimal financial burden to the public. Transportation infrastructure should be designed to be in harmony with the surrounding area.

9. Support sustainable economic development and the needs of small business: Land use decisions should promote and support sustainable business activities.

10. Promote community responsibility, empowerment, and uniqueness: The development of community plans should be a broad-based, inclusive process. The community plans shall be reviewed by the Community Plan Advisory Committees, the planning commissions, and approved by the Council. The MIP shall provide a framework for the updated community plans. Subsequent proposed community plan amendments should be subject, as much as possible, to local community input.

Following the development of these guiding principles, a more analytically rigorous list of evaluation criteria were developed to assist in the identification of areas appropriate for both development and

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protection. This approach included the application of a technique called “Suitability Analysis.” The process, also referred to as “McHargian Analysis” was refined by Ian McHarg at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1960s, and has been widely applied throughout the United States. The McHargian Analysis involves layered maps of geographic information superimposed on one another to identify areas that provide, first, opportunities for particular land uses, and second, constraints to development. With the advent of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, it is now possible to understand the relationships between vast datasets and apply weighting derived by the community to prioritize growth areas and those areas appropriate for preservation.¹

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Community plan regions.

MAUI’S DIRECTED GROWTH PLAN

A primary objective of the Directed Growth Plan is to ensure that our urban and rural communities offer a high quality of life. Designing pedestrian-oriented communities, with a mix of uses to sustain daily needs, and close to places of employment makes for a more sustainable, vibrant, and livable environment. Providing parks and open space, tree-lined roadways, and easy connections to the natural and built environment promotes health and well-being. Beyond our urban boundaries, working agricultural landscapes, natural wildland areas, and undeveloped shorelines and beaches are vitally necessary to provide a sense of refuge and escape from the stresses of daily life.

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This section identifies planned growth areas to meet the housing, employment, and recreational needs of Maui’s residents to 2030. Planned growth on Maui is largely directed to Wailuku-Kahului, Kīhei, and West Maui to protect the character of the existing small towns, rural areas, agricultural lands, and open space and to allow for more dynamic urban settlements with efficient public service delivery. For the next 20 years these three regions will serve as the island’s primary urban centers. Development through the planning horizon will largely take place through infill and redevelopment, urban expansion, and new towns. Every effort is made to maximize the use of urban infill and redevelopment opportunities, to avoid the need to expand the urban, small town, and rural growth areas.

How to Read this Section

For organizational purposes, the section is divided into regions that roughly correspond to the island’s community plan areas. However, the regions and corresponding Directed Growth Maps do not always follow the community plan area map boundaries and may overlap with an adjacent community plan area. The section includes a brief description of the community plan region, challenges and opportunities affecting the region, growth anticipated in the region along with the new regional facilities needed to accommodate that growth. Next, each planned growth area is described in narrative followed by a table that includes background information, and planning guidelines for the planned growth area. This table, in most cases, indicates the net residential density¹, number of dwelling units, the desired mix of dwelling unit types, and the type of commercial node that will be expected within the planned growth area. Commercial nodes are classified as “neighborhood serving”, “convenience shopping”, and “region serving”. Table 8-4 describes the characteristics of these commercial nodes.

Table 8 - 4: Characteristics of Commercial Nodes

The planning guidelines are not meant to be prescribed requirements; rather, they identify the intent of the planned growth area. Development of the planned growth area may reasonably vary slightly from the planning guidelines provided that the overall intent of the Planning guidelines is achieved.

This section also includes a summary of the significant planned protected areas identified in each community plan region. Planned protected areas include some of the island’s most treasured cultural, environmental, and recreational resources. These resources can come in the form of a coastal ridge, a burial ground, or an urban park. The planned protected area can be for the public’s benefit and use, or to allow the natural habitat to exist in an unaltered state. The intent of the Protected Area is to provide one additional layer of protection to those areas that contain any number of irretrievable resources. The purpose and intent of each planned protected area is described after each planned growth area section.

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Planned protected areas were identified through the Plan’s public involvement process. Several of the planned protected areas draw from the following plans and studies: 1. Pali to Puamana Parkway Master Plan (February 2005); 2. North Shore Corridor Report (Fall, 2006); 3. Infrastructure and Public Facilities Assessment Update (March and September 2007); 4. Scenic and Historic Resources Inventory & Mapping Study (June 2006); and 5. Focus Maui Nui’s WalkStory and PlanStory public outreach events (December 2006). Each planned protected area shall be incorporated into appropriate community plan updates, green infrastructure plans, capital improvement plans, special district plans, related functional plans, and urban beautification efforts.

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View of Pi‘ilani Highway.

A REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

In consideration of the guiding land use principles discussed above, the following four themes provide a broad island-wide framework for the identification of areas that are appropriate for future growth, the identification of areas that should be preserved, and the implementation of the directed growth plan.

Theme One: Limit Development in Northwest and East Maui.

East and Northwest Maui are the most remote, inaccessible, and undeveloped regions on Maui. Both regions possess rugged physical beauty, agricultural landscapes, and culturally-rich communities. The island’s largest intact watersheds, and natural wildland areas, including Haleakalā National Park and the West Maui Mountains, are located in Northwest and East Maui.

Development in both areas is largely dispersed, employment is limited, and infrastructure and public facility capacity is restricted. Maui residents have a strong desire to protect the natural and cultural resources of these regions.

Theme Two: Protect Maui’s agricultural resource lands, especially prime and productive agricultural lands.

Maui’s agricultural lands are an important resource for both current and future generations of island residents. Agricultural lands provide the opportunity for greater economic diversification; food and energy security; and better stewardship of land, water, and open space resources. Maui residents have expressed a strong desire to support the agricultural economy and protect the island’s agricultural lands for both present and future generations.

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Example of overlay analysis.

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Theme Three: Direct growth to areas proximate to existing employment centers, where infrastructure and public facility capacity can be cost-effectively provided, and where housing can be affordably constructed.

Traffic congestion, affordable housing, and convenience are major quality of life issues that Maui residents care deeply about. The same is true for quality education, public safety, and a clean environment.

Given the high cost of developing public infrastructure and facilities to service remote areas, the significant environmental and social impacts associated with long vehicle commutes, and the broad desire to “keep the country-side country” it is preferable to locate development as close as possible to existing employment centers.

There currently exists undeveloped land that is within close proximity to Wailuku-Kahului, Kīhei Town, and Lahaina-Ka`anapali-Kapalua that is feasible for development. These lands are close to existing public facilities and major centers of employment.

Theme Four: Within the Urban Growth Boundaries, promote livable, mixed-use communities, defined by a high quality of life.

Maui’s future growth will be accommodated largely within UGBs. These boundaries will encompass higher density mixed-use infill development, planned urban expansion, and the creation of new, self-sufficient towns.

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Sketch of human-scale development.

A primary objective of the Directed Growth Plan is to ensure that our urban communities offer a high quality of life. Designing pedestrian-oriented communities with a mix of uses to sustain daily needs and close to places of employment makes for a more vibrant and livable environment. Providing parks and open space, tree lined roadways, and easy connections to the natural and built environment are necessary to promote health and well-being.

Beyond our urban boundaries, working agricultural landscapes, natural wildland areas, and undeveloped shorelines and beaches are vitally necessary to provide a sense of refuge and escape from the stresses of urban life.

WAILUKU-KAHULUI

The Wailuku-Kahului community plan region encompasses the island’s Civic Center, major commercial-industrial and shipping center, and the largest resident population of all community plan regions with 54,433 people in 2010. The community plan region also has the largest employment center with 32,898 jobs in 2010. The region is comprised of four distinct sub-regions: Wailuku, Kahului, Waikapū, and Waihe`e. A brief discussion of each sub-region is provided below.

Wailuku. Wailuku serves as the Civic Center for Maui and the seat of Maui County government. Wailuku is a culturally diverse town with strong ties to Maui’s Hawaiian missionary and plantation history, and serves as the gateway to `Īao Valley. Residential neighborhoods in

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Wailuku are characterized by a rich mix of housing types, older homes, and a variety of lot sizes, generally laid out in a traditional street-pattern grid. Commercial areas are composed of smaller, older buildings primarily near the Main and Market Street intersection with some businesses intermixed with residential neighborhoods.

Beginning in the 1950s, Wailuku experienced a period of transition and decline as the resident population became more dispersed throughout the region, and Kahului grew into the commercial center of the island. As residents and businesses left Wailuku, the area began to deteriorate and blight conditions persisted. In the last decade, Wailuku has been undergoing revitalization initiated by community groups, the County, and local businesses.

Kahului. Kahului is the island’s major commercial and industrial center. Shopping and community facilities, such as Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and the University of Hawaii Maui College, draw residents from all regions of the island. Kahului is also Maui’s only shipping center with the island’s major seaport and airport. Kahului first came to life in the modern era after World War II as Maui’s population became decentralized and major projects such as “Dream City” and the Kahului Shopping Center were completed. Kahului’s residential neighborhoods are separated from commercial uses and composed of larger suburban lots and wide curvilinear streets.

Waikapū. Waikapū is a small rural town between Wailuku and Māalaea on Honoapiilani Highway. The town is primarily residential with a small commercial component. Historically, Waikapū has been surrounded by sugarcane fields, providing a clear distinction between the town and other nearby communities. As Wailuku and Kahului grow southward, the separation between these sub-regions and Waikapū is being diminished.

**Waihee.** Waihee is another small rural town in the Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan region. It is the last town in the region along Kahekili Highway and serves as the eastern gateway to Northwest Maui. The sub-region is primarily residential with small-scale agriculture and family cultivated taro patches in the vicinity of Waihe`e Stream. Managing urbanization on the fallow agricultural lands south of the town will be important for maintaining the rural identity of the town.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Wailuku-Kahului community plan region has several key land use issues which must be considered when planning future development in the region. Some issues apply to the region as a whole while others are specific to a sub-region. Major land use threats and opportunities include:

Loss of Community Identity and Boundaries The Wailuku-Kahului community plan region is one of the fastest growing regions on Maui. The majority of the region’s growth is occurring on vacant agricultural land at the edges of the sub-regions, particularly south of Wailuku and Kahului, with isolated areas of redevelopment opportunities. As these lands become urbanized, the region’s individual towns begin to blend together and lose their unique identities. To prevent the creation of one large, sprawling urban mass, clear separation must be maintained between the area’s four sub-regions through the use of regional parks, greenways and protected areas.

Auto-Dependency and Traffic Congestion The region’s land use pattern and street layout, particularly in Kahului, has led to strong auto-dependency and traffic congestion. While a public bus system services the region, it is relatively new and is making steady progress in becoming a part of everyday life for residents. Adequate bike and pedestrian infrastructure are also lacking within the region, limiting the opportunity for multimodal transportation. Clear and distinct separation of

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Lack of Housing Choices land uses also significantly contributes to poor mobility and the need for a high number of private automobile trips.

While the Wailuku-Kahului community plan region has the largest supply of residential units on Maui, only about 12 percent of the units are multifamily. This marked disparity between single-family and multifamily residential units provides residents with limited housing options in the Central Maui region. More multifamily units for purchase and rental are needed in the region to provide for a mix of housing prices and types.

Lack of Kahului Downtown Core A major land use issue in the region is the lack of a downtown core in Kahului; the sub-region does not have an identifiable center or core with a pedestrian-friendly mix of land uses where people can gather and interact. A downtown core in Kahului will strengthen the sub-region and provide it with a unique identity. Infill and redevelopment projects, such as the Kahului Town Center Redevelopment and harbor revitalization efforts provide a unique opportunity to revitalize the area.

Revitalization of Wailuku Civic Center District A key land use opportunity in the region is the revitalization of the Wailuku downtown and Civic Center District. Maintaining the identity of Wailuku as the County’s Civic Center is an important land use goal. The Wailuku Redevelopment Plan (December 2000), prepared by the Maui County Department of Planning, offers key strategies for revitalizing the area. As part of the revitalization, increased mixed-use development, activity generators, streetscape beautification, additional public parking, and build out of the abutting Civic Center District with additional government office space is necessary.

Wailuku – Kahului – Planned Growth Areas

Urban infill will be a major source of additional housing units in the Wailuku-Kahului community plan region. In addition, four new planned growth areas have been identified: Waiale, Puunani, Kāhili Rural Residential, and Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town. Planned growth areas are depicted in Figure 8-1 and on Directed Growth Map #C3 and #C4.

New Regional Facilities Recommended – Wailuku-Kahului

• Maui Lani Parkway extension
• Regional Park
• Central Fire Training Facility
• Dedicated County Fairgrounds
• Water Treatment Facilities
• Intermediate School
• Elementary School
• Relocation of the County Jail from Wailuku to an appropriate location in Pulehunui (Pu`unēnē).

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Figure 8-1: Wailuku-Kahului Planned Growth Areas.

Kahului Infill and Redevelopment and Revitalization of Wailuku Town

The plan proposes infill and redevelopment within Kahului. Much of Kahului is significantly underutilized and redevelopment will strengthen the economy, provide diverse housing opportunities within close proximity to jobs and services, and protect agricultural lands and the character of Maui’s rural communities by making higher and better use of our existing urban areas. Redevelopment will also strengthen Kahului’s identity, promote urban beautification and livability, and breathe vitality and life into the area.

The County should work with area landowners and the community to prepare the following studies: 1) Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (RVA); 2) specific area plans; and 3) supporting model development

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ordinances. The RVA is necessary prior to redevelopment because much of urban Kahului is within the tsunami inundation area. This study will further define the areas and magnitude of potential flooding and necessary mitigation measures to protect life and property. The specific area plans and model development ordinances will further define the character of redevelopment and geographic boundaries where infill and redevelopment is feasible. The specific area plans should emphasize the opportunity for higher-density mixed-use development, pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns, and urban beautification. A system of sidewalks, greenways, and bike lanes should be developed to reduce community reliance on the automobile.

Infill and redevelopment within Kahului on entitled urban lands could produce hundreds of new residential units. An example of this is the closed pineapple cannery behind the Queen Ka`ahumanu Shopping Center. New multifamily units at this location could be built at an urban density of at least 18 to 25 units per acre in a mixed-use design such as that of the Kahului Town Center project.

The continued revitalization of the Wailuku Redevelopment Area and the Wailuku Civic Center District also provides the opportunity to provide infill housing close to jobs and services in a manner that will strengthen the economic vitality of Wailuku Town, provide diverse housing options and shorter commuting times, and maintain Wailuku Town as the County seat of government and Civic Center.

An analysis of infill opportunities in Wailuku Town indicates significant opportunities to develop housing on vacant or underutilized lands currently entitled for development. These units would be in areas of higher density such as Lower Main Street and Happy Valley, as well as new units in Piihāna and Waiehu along Kahekili Highway. The net densities of multifamily housing should be at least 15 to 25 units per acre which is compatible with existing densities of complexes such as `Īao Parkside and Parkview Square in Wailuku.

Wai`ale

The Waiale planned growth area is recommended to be a compact, mixed-use town with park land, open space, a county fair grounds, an elementary or intermediate school developed in coordination with the Waikapū Tropical Plantation Project, and commercial uses. Waiale will be located south of Maui Lani, and it is bounded to the west by Honoapiilani Highway and to the east by Kūihelani Highway. While proximate to Kahului, Wailuku, and Waikapū, the Waiale town should be a distinct community, clearly separate from existing towns. Wai`ale is the largest proposed town on the island, and the largest planned growth area proposed for the Wailuku-Kahului community plan region.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

At build-out, the Waiale planned growth area is intended to provide roughly 50 percent of the additional residential units needed in the Central Maui region and address the housing needs of Maui residents. With a balance of single-family and multifamily housing units, low to moderate average lot size, and strong capacity to provide affordable housing, Waiale will provide housing options to address resident housing demand. The Wai`ale planned growth area is proximate to Wailuku employment opportunities and infrastructure, has adequate highway access and transit connectivity, and has favorable topography.

To prevent sprawl and further urbanization of prime agricultural resource land, a hard edge must be maintained around Wai`ale Town. A network of greenbelts, open space, and parks will be utilized to contain urban development, maintain a clear distinction between existing communities and the new town, and to prevent urbanization of agricultural lands south of the site. The planned growth area is currently bounded on at least two sides by roads which will help to contain the new community. The north portion

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of the Waiale area is identified as Waiale Workforce Housing on Figure 8.1, and is intended to be an affordable housing complex of roughly 300 multifamily units on 50 acres.

It is intended that Waiale’s infrastructure development be coordinated with neighboring developments including Maui Lani, Kehalani, Puunani, and Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town. A community park is also planned for the Waiale area to provide a clear separation between the new community and Maui Lani. A regional park will be provided to the South of Waiale to provide a clear separation between the new community and Maalaea, and to allow for the placement of active and passive recreational opportunities, County baseyards and like County facilities. Preservation areas will be established to protect Hawaiian Burials and intact sand dunes. The Waiale project can also include lands to house the offices of the County Department of Parks and Recreation, a community center, and a County fair grounds. (Please see Figure 8-2, Central Maui Regional Park, Community Park, Preservation, and County Facility Area.) The Wai`ale growth boundaries are located on Directed Growth Map #C3. Tables 8-5 and 8-6 provide planning guidelines for this planned growth area:

Table 8 - 5: Wai`ale Workforce Housing Planned Growth Area

Table 8 - 6: Wai`ale Planned Growth Area

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Pu`unani

The Puunani planned growth area is intended to be a mixed-use project located at the southwest edge of Wailuku. This urban and rural expansion is located south of Kehalani below Wailuku Heights and is bounded to the east by Honoapiilani Highway. The growth area will be buffered by a 200-foot greenbelt along its eastern edge and adjacent to Honoapi`ilani Highway. Additionally, a 500-foot greenbelt along the area’s southern extent shall provide a separation between the Waiolani community and Wailuku. The greenbelt, greenway, and rural lands are intended to provide separation between Wailuku and Waikapu, and to provide a visual relief by creating a lower-density residential pattern than surrounding communities. This planned growth area will mark the southern boundary of Wailuku.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Puunani is a residential expansion of the existing southern boundary of Wailuku Town. It is intended that infrastructure development be coordinated with neighboring developments including Kehalani, Waiale and Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town. The urban portion of the growth area will be comprised primarily of approximately 450 multifamily units and commercial and public/quasi-public uses. The rural component will be comprised of low-density residential lots that will provide for a transitional zone from the high-density, multifamily component of the growth area as well as Wailuku to the north. The precise rural residential densities and unit count for the rural component of the project will be determined at the time of zoning.

The area is currently zoned for agricultural use, and water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as transit access are in place. The Pu`unani planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-1. Table 8-7 provides planning guidelines for this planned growth area:

Table 8 - 7: Pu`unani Planned Growth Area

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Kāhili Rural Residential

The Kāhili Rural Residential planned growth area is approximately 218 acres and located mauka of the Kāhili Golf course at Waikapū in the foothills of the West Maui Mountains. Access will be provided by a connecting roadway from the Honoapiʻilani Highway. The area is bounded by Rural and Park (Golf Course) Community plan designations. The goal of the Kāhili Rural Residential planned growth area is to provide low-density rural residential lots with a minimum lot size of 2 acres.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

It is intended that the area will be sensitively developed to address stormwater runoff and drainage, and to restrict development on slopes. The Kāhili Rural Residential planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #C3 and #C4. Table 8-8 provides planning guidelines for this planned growth area:

Table 8 - 8: Kāhili Rural Residential Planned Growth Area

Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town

The Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town planned growth area is situated in the vicinity of the Maui Tropical Plantation, and includes lands on both the mauka and makai sides of Honoapiʻilani Highway. Providing the urban character of a traditional small town, this area will have a mix of single-family and multifamily rural residences, park land, open space, commercial uses, and an elementary or intermediate school developed in coordination with the Waiʻale project. The area is located south of Waikapū along Honoapiʻilani Highway, and it will incorporate the integrated agricultural and commercial uses of the existing tropical plantation complex. This area is proximate to the Waiʻale planned growth area, providing additional housing in central Maui within the Wailuku-Kahului Community plan region. As part of this project, parcels to the south of the project (identified as Agricultural Preserve on Figure 8-1) shall be protected in perpetuity for agricultural use through a conservation easement. A portion of this area may be dedicated to the County as an agricultural park administered pursuant to County regulations. Alternatively, this area can be developed as a private agricultural park available to Maui farmers, and executed through a unilateral agreement between the landowner and Maui County. The rural lots mauka of Honoapiʻilani Highway are intended to be developed using a Conservation Subdivision Design (CSD) plan. The CSD plan shall provide access to uninterrupted walking and bicycling trails and will preserve mauka and makai views while protecting environmentally sensitive lands both along Waikapū Stream and mauka of the subdivision.

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Planned Growth Area Rationale

Keeping the Waikapū Tropical Plantation as its town core, this area will become a self-sufficient small town with a mix of single-family and multifamily housing units in a walkable community that includes affordable housing in close proximity to Wailuku’s employment centers. Schools, parks, police and fire facilities, transit infrastructure, wastewater, water supply resources, and other infrastructure should be developed efficiently, in coordination with neighboring developments including Maui Lani, Kehalani, Pu‘unani and Wai‘ale. The Waikapū Tropical Plantation Town planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #C3. Table 8-9 provides planning guidelines for this planned growth area:

Table 8 - 9: Tropical Plantation Town Planned Growth Area

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Wailuku – Kahului – Planned Protected Areas

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Figure 8-2: Central Maui Regional Park, Community Park, Preservation, and County Facility Area

Central Maui Regional Park, Community Park, Preservation, and County Facility Area

The Wailuku-Kahului community plan region includes two planned protected areas. The region contains the largest resident population of all community plan regions, has dramatic views of the West Maui Mountains, and includes rural towns and rich cultural resources. Creating opportunities for recreational amenities will continue to be a priority as the area grows. Both planned protected areas are described, in brief, below.

The Central Maui Regional Park, Community Park, Preservation, and County Facility Area is bordered by Kūihelani Highway, Wai`ale, and Waikapū Stream.

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The Central Maui Regional Park, Community Park, Preservation, and County Facility Area is a planned open-space area within and adjacent to the Waiale mixed-use new town (see Figure 8-2). It is envisioned that the parks and preservation areas will be comprised of both passive and active park uses, including a network of pedestrian and bicycle pathways. The parks are intended to maintain a significant amount of open space and provide a distinct separation between the communities of Waikapū and Māalaea, Kahului, and Waikapū. The regional park’s design should allow for the placement of sports fields with suitable topography for sports usage and may include an agricultural park and community gardens. The Protected Area will also include a preserve that will protect rich historical and cultural resources which are spread throughout the Central Maui Sand Dune system. The Central Maui community park will be established north of the Waiale planned growth area, proximate to a high concentration of existing and proposed residential and industrial uses, Pomaikai Elementary School, and the primary employment center on the island. The Central Maui Regional Park may provide an area for the offices of the County Department of Parks and Recreation, a community center, County baseyards and like County facilities, and a location for the annual County Fair. The distinct boundaries of the park, specific location of the recreational uses, and the precise amenities will be further defined during the Wailuku – Kahului Community Plan update and the Wai`ale project review and approval process.

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Figure 8 - 3: `Īao Cultural Corridor Park Protected Area.

The Īao Stream Cultural Corridor Park is a linear open-space corridor intended to protect the remains of the Pihana Kalani heiau and other important cultural resources. The park extends from the makai portions of Īao Stream and runs approximately 3/4 miles upstream from Waiehu Beach Road, flanking `Īao Stream (see Figure 8-3).

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The planned protected area is adjacent to Wailuku’s residential and industrial areas. It is envisioned that the protected area will incorporate trail systems, restroom facilities and pedestrian linkages to provide lateral and mauka-makai access to surrounding neighborhoods and business districts.

Kīhei-Mākena

The Kīhei-Mākena Community plan region is characterized by a lineal urbanization pattern, primarily makai of Pi‘ilani Highway. The region has the second highest resident population with over 27,000 people in 2010. The region currently has the third highest number of jobs on the island. The region has four distinct urban sub-regions: Mā‘alaea, Kīhei, Wailea, and Mākena. A brief discussion of each sub-region is provided below.

Mā‘alaea. Mā‘alaea is located at the northernmost end of the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region. Primary land uses in the sub-region are multifamily residential, vacation rental, and commercial. Major resident and visitor attractions in the area include the Maui Ocean Center and Mā‘alaea Harbor.

Kīhei. The Kīhei sub-region houses the largest resident population in the region. Kīhei is a linear community lying along Maui’s south shore and can be further divided into North and South Kīhei. Land uses in the sub-region include residential, commercial, and visitor amenities. The visitor industry, along with the Maui Research and Technology Park (MRTP), are major job generators in the sub-region.

Wailea. Wailea is a master-planned resort area located in the southern portion of the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region. Primary land uses are resort and commercial with most employment in the area related to the visitor industry. The off-shore real estate market plays a dominant role in the Wailea housing market.

Mākena. Mākena is the southernmost sub-region in South Maui. The area is characterized by a rugged volcanic landscape and important Hawaiian cultural sites. Mākena is distant from commercial services and infrastructure systems within the region. Resort accommodations and luxury homes are dispersed along the shoreline.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Major land use challenges and opportunities in the Kīhei-Mākena Community plan region include:

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Auto-Dependency and Traffic Congestion The 1998 Kīhei-Mākena Community Plan identifies poor circulation and mobility as the most significant problem within the Community Plan area. Limited intra- and inter-regional mobility, separation of land uses, and traffic congestion have become major issues in the region due to the linear design of the community. Efficient land use patterns, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, additional public transportation options, and alternate travel routes are needed to address circulation and mobility challenges.

Lack of Mixed-Use Neighborhood Centers Residential and commercial land uses are predominantly segregated within the Kīhei-Mākena Community plan region. Mixed-use neighborhood centers are needed to provide services and jobs within close proximity to where people live and provide a more efficient land use pattern. The region has numerous infill opportunities that should be utilized to create more self-sufficient and sustainable communities that can meet resident housing demand. These infill areas include, but are not limited to, the Azeka, Kalama, and Kama`ole areas.

From Mā`alaea south to Mākena, the South Maui coastline has experienced unprecedented growth in both tourism and residential development activity. Similar to West Maui, the Kīhei shoreline offers a narrow strip of land available for construction. Much of the construction along the shoreline has been done in an environmentally-insensitive manner, allowing for NPS pollution to affect the marine environment.

Land-based Nonpoint Source Pollution NPSP has been killing reefs and increasing the incidence of algae blooms. Algae and sedimentation from runoff is slowly smothering the remaining healthy reef, and will eventually destroy the very habitat and fish stock that the tourism industry depends on. In addition to grading and increased impervious surfaces, South Maui relies on septic systems, cesspools, and injection wells for wastewater treatment. Wastewater seepage, combined with other nonpoint source pollution, has the potential to destroy the region’s nearshore water quality.

Sea Level Rise, storm run-off, flooding and Tsunami Inundation Throughout Kīhei a significant amount of development has occurred along the coastline in areas that is threatened by stormwater runoff, flooding from other regions, tsunami inundation, and sea-level rise. Future planning must carefully consider these threats, and to the extent possible, development should be directed mauka to areas not threatened by coastal hazards. Future planning should also ensure that adequate routes exist for safe evacuation of area residents in the event of a tsunami or hurricane (see Chapter 3, Natural Hazards).

Urban Design Review Projects proposed mauka of Pi`ilani Highway are not required to receive any formal urban design review. This may be problematic because major projects can have a significant impact on the character of a community and on scenic resources along roadways, as well as from residential and commercial neighborhoods. Proposed projects within the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region could benefit greatly from strengthened design review measures.

Kīhei – Mākena – Planned Growth Areas

Urban infill will be a major source of additional housing units in the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region. Four new planned urban growth areas have been identified in the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region: North Kīhei Residential, Kīhei Mauka, Maui Research and Technology Park (MRTP), and Pulehunui. No new rural growth areas are planned for South Maui. Planned growth areas are depicted in Figures 8-4 and 8-5 and on Directed Growth Map #S1, #C4, and #C5.

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New Regional Facilities Recommended – South Maui

• North-South Collector Road

• Kīhei High School

• South Maui Regional Park

• Kīhei mauka transportation corridor (mauka of Pi`ilani Highway)

• Regional drainage master plan and related improvements

• Kīhei Police Station

• Mā`alaea-Keālia bypass highway

Kīhei Infill and Revitalization

The MIP calls for significant revitalization and redevelopment of Kīhei. Kīhei experienced significant development in the 1970s and 1980s, and the existing urban form mimics the design notions that prevailed during that period. Kīhei’s development pattern during this period was guided by the “701 Plan” which laid the foundation for the linear development pattern we see today. More importantly, land uses in the area are very separated, with few examples of mixed-use development patterns.

Particular potential exists for redevelopment of aging commercial and retail centers into more vibrant mixed-use projects integrating commercial, retail, office, residential, and open-space uses within a single project. Many of the existing commercial areas, which include expansive parking areas along street frontages, may redevelop during the life of the MIP. An example of this is the Kīhei Krausz Project which is a 320,000-square-foot sustainable, mixed-use community that will create a walkable and vibrant downtown district for Kīhei. This, and similar projects, present an opportunity to redefine Kīhei into a network of individual towns within a larger town. Town and neighborhood commercial centers can become focal points of the community, strengthen civic pride, and foster economic vitality. To do this, mixed uses (residential, commercial and civic uses) need to be directly related and be proximate to employment. Future planning should create spaces that are human in scale, that reduce the dependence on the automobile, and strengthen the region’s identity.

The Kīhei-Mākena Community Plan update process is the appropriate forum to begin defining the future of Kīhei and to lay the foundation for these areas to encourage their redevelopment. One constraint that must be overcome is the historical practice of adjacent land owners developing projects independently of one another. The planning process should encourage cooperation between property owners in reaching the common goal of transforming Kīhei into a place with a wide variety of housing types within close proximity of jobs, services and open space.

Extreme care should be taken to avoid development on existing wetlands in order to mitigate excessive flooding. Where possible and practicable, old wetlands should be restored.

North Kīhei Residential

The North Kīhei Residential planned growth area is envisioned as an urban expansion project along Waiakoa Gulch in North Kīhei mauka of Piilani Highway. The residential housing project will incorporate traditional neighborhood design principles and provide approximately 600 single and multifamily homes, neighborhood-serving commercial uses, a park, a network of trails and bike paths, as well as open green space. The project is bounded by the existing Hale Piilani residential subdivision along Kaiolohia and North Kīhei Residential Streets, and by active seed corn operations on the West side.

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Planned Growth Area Rationale

The North Kīhei Residential planned growth area is situated in close proximity to the commercial areas of Kīhei, major roadways, and schools. The growth area will provide needed housing in close proximity to the commercial, recreational, and employment centers of Kīhei. The project will also provide affordable workforce housing units for Maui residents. Located in North Kīhei, this planned growth area will provide access to Piilani Highway. Internal roadways should support traditional neighborhood design to the extent practicable, particularly within the multifamily component. Traditional neighborhood design concepts typically provide walkable neighborhoods, small neighborhood parks, and a tight interconnected multimodal grid for enhanced pedestrian and automobile mobility. Efforts should be made to provide safe pedestrian walkways that connect the planned growth area to the existing Hale Piilani neighborhood, the Kaiwahine Villages affordable-housing project, parks and commercial areas, and along the new collector road that will serve the project. The development of infrastructure shall be coordinated with the projects to the south, including the Kīhei Mauka and the MRTP growth areas. The North Kīhei Residential planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #S1. Table 8-10 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 10 : North Kīhei Residential Planned Growth Area

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Figure 8-4: Kīhei- Mākena Planned Growth Areas.

Kīhei Mauka

Kīhei Mauka is located in North Kīhei, mauka of the Pi‘ilani Highway and north of the Waipu‘ilani Gulch. Kīhei Mauka will encompass more than 583 acres and be comprised of a mix of land uses, housing types, lot sizes, open space, parks, and other public facilities to create an interconnected network of walkable communities that together will create a self-sufficient town.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Kīhei Mauka planned growth area offers suitable topography for a new community, and is located outside of the tsunami inundation zone. Although the site is within the County’s agricultural zoning district, the lands have low-agricultural suitability. Relatively few development and infrastructure constraints at the Kīhei Mauka site make it possible to provide significant quantities of workforce housing for Maui residents. Located in North Kīhei, this planned growth area will have connections to the

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planned Kīhei-Upcountry Highway and Mokulele Highway, and will generate less of an impact on Pi‘ilani Highway, the North-South Collector Road, and South Kīhei Road than a comparable project located further south. The Kīhei Mauka planned growth area is adjacent to the proposed Kīhei High School and the MRTP. Kīhei Mauka will provide public facilities, commercial land uses, parks and an open space network to serve the new and existing communities. The development of infrastructure will be coordinated with the North Kīhei Residential project, the continued expansion of the MRTP, and the Honua‘ula and Mākena resort developments located to the south. Kīhei Mauka’s proximity to large employment centers within the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region offers an ideal location for several self-sufficient villages that, together, will comprise a new town.

The expansion area should be developed based on the concept of a network of compact, walkable neighborhoods with neighborhood commercial nodes concentrated in the village centers of Kīhei Mauka. Projects proposed within this growth area should receive urban design review to ensure multimodal connectivity, and the incorporation of progressive-design treatments. A range of housing types should be provided with a significant percentage of multifamily units, and an emphasis on housing that is intended to meet resident needs. Due to the existing transportation challenges in the region and the size of the Kīhei Mauka planned growth area, progressively designed and safe pedestrian, bicycle, and ground-transportation corridors will need to connect the project to the Kīhei High School, MRTP, and the rest of Kīhei. Enhanced north-south mobility mauka of Pi‘ilani Highway will be key to ensuring efficient intra- and inter-regional connectivity. Convenient public transit access should be provided to improve regional mobility. Drainage and sedimentation control systems will need to be constructed to mitigate the potential for flooding makai of the project and to prevent nonpoint source pollution from entering coastal waters. These measures can be combined with the growth area’s planned park, open space, and greenbelt and greenway systems. Finally, since the site is a considerable expansion of the North Kīhei area, the project will need to be developed in phases. Each phase should be planned with adequate public facilities and commercial services to meet resident needs. The Kīhei Mauka planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #S1. Table 8-11 provides a summary of the growth area.

Table 8 - 11: Kīhei Mauka Planned Growth Area

Maui Research and Technology Park

The MRTP was the vision of a core group of community leaders in the early 1980s who sought to diversify the economic and employment base on Maui beyond tourism and agriculture. Today, the MRTP

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is home to a diverse range of companies and government projects that together employ approximately 400 persons in high-technology and related industries. The MRTP is envisioned to continue to be a major employment generator for Maui. The Park’s mission of job creation and diversification of the island’s economy remains one of vital importance.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Since the opening of the MRTP, experts in the field of economic development have gained a better understanding of innovation clusters and the needs of knowledge workers and businesses. Technology businesses thrive in areas of diversity and activity. A diversity of businesses and workers, and the availability of a variety of commercial and industrial spaces, enhance the viability and success of individual businesses. The intent of the MRTP planned growth area is to create opportunities for a broader range of desirable knowledge-based and emerging industries,¹ which will provide high-skilled and well-paying jobs for Maui residents.

As the MRTP develops, it should utilize the principles of new urbanism, smart growth, and the Association of University Research Park’s “Power of Place” study to create a community of innovation. This includes providing diverse housing options within close proximity of the MRTP’s employment, and integrating neighborhood-serving retail, civic, and commercial uses in a manner that encourages bicycling, walking, and public transport. The growth area may also include exhibit halls and meeting space to support the development of the research and technology sector, and to serve the broader needs of South and Central Maui. Build-out of the MRTP should be coordinated with the development of the neighboring Kīhei Mauka planned growth area to ensure efficient intra- and inter-regional transportation connectivity for both motorized and non-motorized transportation. The MRTP should also develop pedestrian and bicycle linkages between the future Kīhei High School and the core commercial and civic uses within Central Kīhei. The MRTP planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #S1. Table 8-12 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 12 : MRTP Planned Growth Area

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Pulehunui

The Pulehunui planned growth area encompasses just over 639 acres and is located in the ahupua`a of Pulehunui and to the east of Mokulele Highway (see Figure 8-5). The planned growth area will be used primarily for heavy industrial, public/quasi-public, and recreational purposes. Commercial uses should be limited.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Pulehunui planned growth area envisions land uses that are compatible with surrounding agricultural operations. The planned growth area represents a logical expansion of industrial land use in the area. The area’s location, midway between Kīhei and Kahului, makes it an ideal site to serve the island’s long-term heavy industrial land use needs. Development of the area must ensure the protection of view corridors along Mokulele Highway as well as mauka and makai view planes. Linear-strip development along Mokulele Highway is strongly discouraged. Buildings should be setback significantly from the highway, and all traffic-light timing along Mokulele Highway should be coordinated for optimum traffic flow. The Pulehunui planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #C4 and #C5. Table 8-13 provides a summary of the planned growth area:

Table 8 - 13: Pulehunui Planned Growth Area

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Figure 8-5: Pulehunui Planned Growth Area.

Kīhei – Mākena – Planned Protected Areas

The Kīhei-Mākena community plan region has the second highest resident population with over 27,000 people in 2010. Two planned protected areas have been identified in the Kīhei-Mākena community plan region within Mā‘alaea and Mākena; the Mākena – La Perouse – Kanaio Protected Area and the Keālia National Wildlife Refuge. A brief discussion of each protected area is provided below.

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Figure 8 - 6: Mākena-La Perouse-Kanaio Protected Area.

The Mākena - La Perouse - Kanaio Protected Area is located on the southwest corner of the island and stretches from the edge of Mākena from Puu Ōlai Point, along Mākena Alanui Road, Mākena Road, and extends approximately 6 miles southeast of La Perouse Bay (see Figure 8-6). This expanse of land includes a plethora of significant archaeological and cultural resources including the La Perouse Historic and Recreational Complex and the Hoapili Trail (King's Highway). The numerous environmental resources include sensitive lands, rare habitats, and the Āhihi Kīnau Natural Area Reserve, a marine protected area.

The Mākena-La Perouse-Kanaio Protected Area is intended to set aside and protect a series of shoreline lands with high natural and cultural resource value. The proposed design philosophy of the protected area is to create recreational access while not detracting from the inherent value of its natural condition and historic resources.

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Keālia National Wildlife Refuge

The Keālia National Wildlife Refuge is a 700-acre refuge that was established in 1992 and encompasses one of the last remaining natural wetland habitats in Hawai‘i (see Figure 8-7). Located along the south-central coast of Maui, between the towns of Kīhei and Mā‘alaea, it is a natural basin for a 56-square mile watershed from the West Maui Mountains. The 200-acre open pond seasonally floods to 450 acres in winter months. The wetland preserve is home to 31 species of birds and migrant waterfowl, including species that are listed as endangered and threatened. In addition to providing a vital habitat, the pond serves as a sedimentation basin that protects the nearby coastal waters from sedimentation runoff that would otherwise cause reef and water quality damage.

The pond is located east of Mā‘alaea and is adjacent to Sugar Beach (“Kanaio”, “Palalau”, and “Kale‘ia”), one of the longest remaining uninterrupted beaches on the island. Public access to the refuge area is limited. However, recent efforts to improve access have allowed for the development of visitor amenities, such as a parking area, educational boardwalk, and visitor center.

The following items shall be addressed to ensure the preservation and enhancement of the Keālia National Wildlife Refuge Protected Area: 1) Optimize habitat size to accommodate seasonal flooding and a healthy wetland floodplain by constructing the Mā‘alaea-Keālia bypass highway and reclassifying the existing Highway 30 as a scenic roadway; 2) Develop a master plan for recreational coastal access along North Kīhei Road; 3) Strategically locate managed access points to the refuge to include viewing stations,

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Figure 8 - 7: Keālia National Wildlife Refuge Planned Protected Area.

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visual aids, and educational opportunities for visitors; 4) Provide safe vehicular access to the site and nearby shoreline resources; and 5) Maintain or construct drift fencing to promote beach stabilization and nourishment. The refuge shall be developed based on best management practices intended for wetland bird sanctuaries.

Makawao – Pukalani – Kula

The Makawao-Pukalani-Kula community plan region, also commonly referred to as Upcountry, is characterized by abundant open space, agricultural lands, and rural towns. Because of the region’s cool climate, spectacular views, and country lifestyle, its popularity as a place to live on the island has grown. The region has the third largest population with just over 25,000 people in 2010. With less than 4,370 jobs in the region in 2010, the area is primarily a bedroom community for the Wailuku-Kahului employment center. The region has four distinct sub-regions; Makawao, Pukalani, Kula, and Hālī`imaile. A brief discussion of each sub-region is provided below:

Makawao. Makawao is one of the region’s two main settlement areas. Makawao has a strong historic connection to cattle ranching and is traditionally known as the last “paniolo town”. Commercial land uses in the sub-region are concentrated in the area of the Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Avenue intersection. Recreational and civic uses such as the Eddie Tam Memorial Center sports complex, the Makawao post office and the Makawao public library are located within or adjacent to the town center. Residential areas are composed of suburban and rural subdivisions and the town is surrounded by ranch land and pineapple fields.

Pukalani. Pukalani is the second main settlement in the Upcountry region. Land use patterns in Pukalani include a main commercial center, the Pukalani post office, the Motor Vehicles and Licensing Office (Pukalani Office), Hannibal Tavares Community Center, and suburban and rural subdivisions. Commercial services in Pukalani cater to both neighborhood and regional customers. Recently, Kulamalu, a mixed-use commercial center has been developed along Kula Highway.

Kula. The Kula sub-region is characterized by a mixture of rural residential and agricultural uses. Diversified agriculture is an important industry and land use in the region. Small rural service centers are sprinkled throughout the Kula region. Several of these service centers, including the communities of Waiakoa and Kēōkea and the Kula Ace Hardware store, serve as community focal points.

Hālīimaile. Hālīimaile is a small community makai of Makawao town which was originally developed to house workers associated with the pineapple industry. The community is primarily residential, has a park and gym, and is surrounded by pineapple and sugarcane fields.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Major land use challenges and opportunities in the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula community plan region include:

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Separation Between Communities communities will become blurred and each community will lose its unique identity. Future development must be focused within existing communities or be adjunct to existing urban areas, and provide, as much as possible, that large areas of open space are maintained between communities.

Rural Development Standards and Planning Tools Appropriate development and infrastructure standards are needed to preserve the region’s character. Reduced level-of-service standards are not only a key characteristic of the rural lifestyle, they are important to the aesthetic and environmental objectives of the countryside. Planning tools, such as conservation subdivision design, can enable innovative site planning that will better protect natural resources and rural character.

The Upcountry region is noted for its beauty; therefore, developments should evolve in harmony with the surrounding landscape, and minimize their urban footprint when possible. Ideally, small towns should continue to develop as small, compact commercial nodes that provide local jobs, goods, and services to immediate neighborhoods.

Lack of Walkable Town Centers Except for Makawao, the Upcountry region lacks pedestrian-oriented town centers that are integrated with surrounding residential neighborhoods. Town and village centers should be enhanced to provide daily services and job opportunities for Upcountry residents.

Limited Housing Choices: Jobs/Housing Imbalance Only 2 percent of Upcountry housing units are multifamily. The lack of multifamily housing limits the housing options for residents. Future development in the region should provide a mix of single-family and multifamily housing units close to services, and in balance with employment opportunities to avoid bedroom communities

Makawao – Pukalani – Kula Planned Growth Areas

Nine planned growth areas have been identified for the Makawao – Pukalani – Kula community plan region: Makawao Makai, Makawao Town Expansion, Makawao Affordable Residential, Seabury Hall, Pukalani Expansion, Pukalani Makai, Hāli‘imaile, Anuhea Place, and Ulupalakua Ranch. Planned growth areas are depicted in Figure 8-8 and on Directed Growth Maps #U1, #U2, #U3, and #U4.

New Regional Facilities Recommended – Upcountry Maui

• Network of greenways and pedestrian Pathways
• Paniolo Connector Road
• New water source development and water storage
• Solid waste baseyard

It is not the intent of the RGBs for agricultural subdivisions to rezone lands within the boundary to higher densities than is already permitted, but to apply a County Rural zoning district (2-, 5-, 10-acre minimum lot sizes) that reflects existing conditions or that is directed by the Community Plan. The Community Plan shall determine the appropriate densities and standards to apply within the Upcountry RGBs. Any restrictions on agricultural activity are prohibited. The exception to the density standard is the Anuhea Place planned growth area where the minimum lot size is one acre.

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Makawao Makai

Makawao Makai is a 39-acre planned growth area south of the Makawao Veterans Cemetery on the south side of Baldwin Avenue. The site has historically been used for pineapple production.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Makawao Makai provides a logical expansion of the existing community and provides a hard edge for the existing Makawao Town. Access will be provided from both Baldwin Avenue and Aala Place. The planned growth area is intended as a small town expansion with housing types and densities similar to existing Makawao Town. Parks and open space should be incorporated into the project. It will also be important to pedestrian linkages between the town core and the expansion area to facilitate mobility. The Makawao Makai planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map U1. Table 8-14 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

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Figure 8 - 8: Makawao – Pukalani - Kula Planned Growth Areas.

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Table 8 – 14: Makawao Makai Planned Growth Area

Makawao Town Expansion

The Makawao Town Expansion planned growth area provides an approximately 38-acre addition of land to the Makawao STB extending to the south-side of Kee Road. The growth area is intended to be developed in a manner that complements the existing Makawao Town and should preserve the existing rural character of the area as much as possible.

Makawao Affordable Residential

The Makawao Affordable Residential planned growth area is located mauka of Makawao Avenue at the intersection of Makawao Avenue and Piiholo Road. The area is bounded by Agricultural, Single-Family, and Public/Quasi-Public Community Plan designations. The goal of the Makawao Affordable Residential growth area is to provide affordable housing within walking distance of Makawao Town. The expansion area includes an approximately 20-acre linear growth area mauka of Makawao Avenue that begins at Piiholo Road and extends approximately 1,350 feet along the mauka side of Makawao Avenue and approximately 550 feet deep from Makawao Avenue.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

It is intended that the area will be developed with affordable housing. Access will be provided from Pi`iholo Road so as not to impede circulation patterns along Makawao Avenue. The purpose and intent of the Makawao Affordable Residential growth area may be further defined during the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula Community Plan update.

Seabury Hall

The Seabury Hall planned growth area adjacent to the Seabury campus is approximately 68 acres in size. The majority of the site is occupied by Seabury Hall facilities and undeveloped pasture lands. The entire growth boundary is comprised of lands owned by Seabury Hall.

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This area is included to provide for the gradual expansion of Seabury Hall and its support facilities. Limited residential facilities are planned for faculty housing. The development of employee or student housing may be appropriate as accessory uses for the school and a small number of accommodations may

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be developed as accessory uses to the Seabury Hall campus for visiting professors, guest speakers, or campus visitors. Rural sprawl shall be avoided along Olinda Road between Makawao Town and Seabury Hall. The Seabury Hall planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #U1. Table 8-15 provides a summary of the growth area.

Table 8 - 15: Seabury Hall Planned Growth

Pukalani Expansion

The Pukalani Expansion planned growth area includes areas southwest of the Pukalani Triangle across Old Haleakalā Highway on vacant agricultural land. The expansion will be primarily residential with neighborhood parks and a small commercial component. The site is surrounded by urban, rural, and agricultural lots.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Pukalani Expansion is compatible with existing development in the area and is bounded by existing residential land uses, Old Haleakalā Highway, and Kalialinui Gulch, which creates containment for the new community. Agricultural, rural, and residential County zoning, as well as a linear corridor of commercial uses along Makawao Avenue, surround the expansion area. Considering development and infrastructure costs and the provision of a mix of lot sizes for single-family and multifamily units, the urban expansion site has the potential to provide affordable-resident housing for the Upcountry area. Like the Pukalani Makai planned growth area on the lower slope of the Old Haleakalā Highway, this area has good transit access and is proximate to existing public facilities, including elementary and high schools, as well as the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center. Linkages should be developed between the town’s activity centers and neighboring communities with an emphasis on providing safe pedestrian pathways. Multimodal linkages should also be developed to connect the Pukalani Expansion area to Makawao Town, the Pukalani Shopping Center, King Kekaulike High School and Kulamalu. The Pukalani Expansion is located on Directed Growth Maps #U1 and U2. Table 8-16 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

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Table 8 - 16: Pukalani Expansion Planned Growth Area

Pukalani Makai

The Pukalani Makai planned growth area encompasses 45 acres of vacant agricultural land, and is located at the makai entrance of Pukalani town at the intersection of the Old Haleakalā Highway and the newer Pukalani Bypass. Along with the remnant 38-acre parcel that runs along the Pukalani Bypass between the turnoff to the Old Haleakalā Highway and Kua‘āina Ridge, this area was once in pineapple cultivation and then briefly planted with papaya. This area is planned for residential single-family housing to include affordable workforce housing.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Pukalani Makai planned growth area will complete the makai corner of Pukalani, as it was intended in recent community plans. The area borders the existing residential land use of Pukalani Terrace above Old Haleakalā Highway on the north side, and Hāmākua Ditch below. Residential growth and a neighborhood park are intended for this area. Pukalani Makai has convenient highway access and is adjacent to the Pukalani Elementary School and the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, thus it is an appropriate location for residential growth. Parks and open space should be incorporated into the project to meet the long-term needs of the community. The Pukalani Makai planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #U1. Table 8-17 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 17: Pukalani Makai Planned Growth Area

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Hāliʻimaile

The Hāliʻimaile planned growth area is an expansion of the existing Hāliʻimaile community. The site comprises approximately 330 acres both mauka and makai of Hāliʻimaile Road. The communities will be compact with a mix of land uses, neighborhood commercial nodes, schools, parks, and open space integrated into residential areas.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Although the expansion of Hāliʻimaile will add growth to an existing town, it will be planned and designed as a new town with a town center, neighborhood commercial nodes, and public services built at the scale of the pedestrian to enhance the existing residential area and to create a complete community. The community should be designed to provide a range of affordable housing types for Maui residents. Clear edges should be established around the community to prevent sprawl, protect agricultural land, and maintain separation between Hāliʻimaile and Makawao. The design and development of the Hāliʻimaile planned growth area shall respect and complement the existing town and its historic precedent. Future developments shall incorporate pedestrian linkages to the existing community and minimize impacts to view planes from Baldwin Avenue towards the Hāliʻimaile expansion area. Currently, the town is not visible from any roadways. The Hāliʻimaile planned growth area is located on directed Growth Map #U1. Table 8-18 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Anuhea Place

Anuhea Place is a planned rural growth area makai and on the south side of Kula Highway. It is comprised of approximately 111 acres along Anuhea Place, and 15 lots at 5 acres each. A portion of these lots are developed with residential homes, and the remaining portion is currently undeveloped. Hale O Kāula Church also lies within the subdivision.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Anuhea Place planned rural growth area provides for a low-density residential expansion of the existing Pukalani community. It is located along the southern edge of the existing Pukalani Community with access provided from Anuhea Place via Kula Highway. The planned rural growth area is intended to be developed consistent with the RU-1 County zoning district and shall have minimum lot sizes of no less

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than one acre. No prohibitions on agricultural uses and activities shall be allowed within this rural growth boundary. The Anuhea Place planned rural growth area is located on Directed Growth Map U2.

`Ulupalakua Ranch

The Ulupalakua Ranch planned growth area is located on the southwestern slopes of Haleakalā. The Ulupalakua Ranch planned rural growth area encompasses the existing Ranch Store, Maui’s Winery ~ Tedeschi Vineyards, and widely-scattered employee housing within close vicinity to the `Ulupalakua Ranch Store outpost on the mauka and makai sides of Kula Highway. Currently the 223-acre growth area includes employee houses and the village core.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Ulupalakua Ranch planned rural growth area identifies the location of ranch-owned homes and the existing small rural outpost within the heart of Ulupalakua. Access is provided from Kula Highway. The planned rural growth area is intended to identify the boundaries of the Ranch’s existing employee housing and provide limited opportunities for expansion of employee housing. It is not the intent of the RGB to develop lands for traditional nonemployee housing development. The Ulupalakua village core is located within the rural growth area and is within easy access to existing residences. The `Ulupalakua Ranch planned rural growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #U4. Table 8-19 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 19: `Ulupalakua Ranch Planned Rural Growth Area

Makawao-Pukalani-Kula – Planned Protected Areas

Upcountry Maui is characterized by abundant open space and conservation lands that provide for a diverse number of recreational outdoor activities. The region offers opportunities for biking, hiking, hunting, swimming, and organized outdoor activities in four distinct residential sub-regions; Makawao, Pukalani, Hāliimaile, and Kula-Ulupalakua. There are two planned protected areas in the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula community plan region: Corn Mill Camp and the Upcountry Greenway.

Corn Mill Camp

Corn was successfully grown in Hawaii for a century from 1851 to 1951. On Maui, corn operations helped Hawaii achieve self-sufficiency and build the ranching and agricultural industries. In 1892, Louis von Tempsky founded the Makawao Corn Mill Company with partners Randall von Tempsky and Llewellyn F. Hughes. The new company originally operated on two acres of land in Makawao known then as “David Crowningburg pasture,” owned by Haleakala Ranch Company. By 1892, 4,000 acres of

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corn were being grown in Kula with all corn ground and processed at the Makawao Corn Mill camp. During the 1900s, Hawai`i had a good market and excellent prices for corn, with local production unable to keep up with demand. By 1909, 3,200 acres of corn were planted statewide, and Kula was known as a “corn-raising region.” During the war, over 9,000 acres of corn were being grown, reflecting the plantation’s response to the call to aid in the war effort. After 1920, corn production dropped quickly to less than 1,900 acres as a result of bad agricultural practices and the rise of pineapple as a profitable commodity.

The remains of the former historic Corn Mill Camp site are identified as the Corn Mill Camp Protected Area located in Pukalani. The intent of the preservation boundary shall be to protect and preserve Corn Mill Camp’s historic resources, which may include the adaptive reuse of the existing Corn Mill Camp historic complex. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards shall be utilized for rehabilitating historic structures.

Upcountry Greenway

The Upcountry Greenway planned protection area is within the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula community plan region. Portions of Upcountry Greenway planned protected area are also within the Pāia-Haikū Community plan region (Upcountry Greenway Master Plan, 2004). The goal of the Upcountry Greenway is to provide an integrated system of nonmotorized transportation facilities and recreation multi-user routes, trails and paths that are compatible with existing and future land uses in the region. A brief discussion of the protected area is provided below.

The Upcountry Greenway is envisioned as a regional network of bikeways, equestrian trails and pedestrian paths that provide linkages between three geographic sub-areas: Pāia-Haikū; Makawao-Pukalani; and Kula-`Ulupalakua. Transportation components of the system will establish inter- and intra-community linkages and satisfy the origin-destination objectives of potential users. Greenway facilities may also provide transportation connections between the communities of Makawao and Pukalani or Waiakoa and Kēōkea. The trails will serve as a multifunctional regional system of nonmotorized travel ways physically separated from roadways. Ancillary facilities such as restrooms, trail guidance facilities, parking areas, and signage are also envisioned.

The following general planning principles shall be addressed during route and alignment selection and development of the trail system:

1. Off-road facilities shall be integrated with existing State and County roadway systems with consideration given to connection point safety. In integrating off-road facilities with existing State and County roadways, consideration shall be given to providing connection locations which facilitate greenway system continuity.
2. Both transportation and recreational facilities shall be limited to non-motorized uses. Thus, design of the greenway system shall at a minimum, address the needs of pedestrians (walkers, joggers, hikers, skaters) horseback riders and bicyclists.
3. The definition of trail routing and alignments shall respect existing uses, existing property boundaries, and man-made and natural physical barriers (i.e. fences, walls, topographic features, etc.) and conservation goals. Particular attention shall be given to the relationship between greenway-facility use and agricultural requirements.
4. The greenway shall be developed based on best practices for interconnected trailway systems.

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Pāia-Haikū

The Pāia-Haikū community plan region has the second smallest population and projected average annual rate of population increase of all community plan regions on the island. Even though the region’s population of about 13,000 people as of 2010 is not expected to increase significantly by 2030, the manner in which the region grows is an important land use issue. The region has two sub-regions; Pāia and Haikū. A brief discussion of each sub-region is provided below.

**Pāia.** Pāia is the primary service center for the region. Although it is close to the commercial, industrial, and employment centers of the Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan region, Pāia has maintained its country town scale and character. Commercial land uses are primarily located at the intersection of Hāna Highway and Baldwin Avenue and residential areas stretch along both of those roads. Pāia has a strong connection to Maui’s plantation history and is the major tourist destination along the north shore.

**Haikū.** The land use pattern in the Haikū sub-region is predominantly low-density agricultural subdivisions with a few pockets of urban settlement at Haikū town, Pauwela and Kuiaha. Limited commercial services and jobs exist in the Haikū area, concentrated in the vicinity of Haikū Marketplace. A large number of cottage industries operate within this region with a proportion of businesses operating out of residences. Agricultural activities include nursery operations and other forms of diversified agriculture.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Major land use issues in the Pāia-Haikū community plan region include:

Protecting Rural Character & Sense of Place Maui’s North Shore contains a diverse number of exceptional natural resources and landscapes, including productive agricultural lands, dense forest lands, scenic vistas, marine resources, and other environmental resources that could become fragmented and irreversibly degraded by unmanaged growth. In particular, insensitively-designed subdivisions could degrade the quality of life in this area and as such, the primary challenge will be to protect the mixture of large and small lots that give this region its unique charm and landscape. Protecting the distinctive character and natural beauty of the area can be achieved through the development of tools such as conservation subdivision design which enables innovative site planning.

Inefficient Land Use Patterns The dominant pattern of development within the Pāia-Haikū region is low density residential development, frequently in the form of agricultural subdivisions. This dispersed pattern of land use is inefficient and can stress regional infrastructure systems and public services. Future development in the area should be focused in existing communities and should provide a mix of uses to support area residents. Investments should be focused on providing green infrastructure throughout the region with an emphasis on providing interconnections between adjacent communities.

Protecting the North Shore’s Sense of Place Maui’s North Shore has remained relatively pristine, even during periods of significant development on the rest of the island. Maui’s North Shore provides a growing number of small-scale entrepreneurial opportunities, such as diversified agriculture, alternative tourism, world-class ocean and land recreational activities, and health and wellness. It is imperative that future development doesn’t compromise the area’s rural character and scenic and environmental resources.

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Tsunami Inundation Portions of historic Pāia and the community of Kuau lie within the tsunami inundation zone. Future planning must carefully consider these threats, and to the extent possible, development should be thoughtfully directed mauka to areas not threatened by coastal hazards. Future planning should also ensure that adequate routes exist for safe evacuation of area residents in the event of a tsunami or hurricane (see Chapter 3, Natural Hazards).

**Poorly Defined Haikū Commercial Center** Haikū Cannery is the primary commercial node for the Haikū region and continues to evolve rapidly. The Haikū urban core should utilize the available urban zoned land in a more efficient manner to develop a vibrant town core. Future revitalization efforts should focus on creating a safe, walkable town as well as ensuring the safety and welfare of the community. Business should strive to create a diverse range of jobs for local residents, and should offer a variety of basic goods and services to help reduce interregional trips.

Pāia – Haikū – Planned Growth Areas

Three new planned growth areas have been identified in the region: Pāia Expansion, Pāia Mauka, and Old Maui High School Campus Revitalization. Planned growth areas are depicted in Figure 8-9 and on Directed Growth Maps #N1 and #N2.

New Regional Facilities Recommended – North Maui

• Pā`ia Bypass Road
• Connect new planned growth areas to public wastewater
• North Shore preservation corridor, bikeway and pedestrian paths

It is not the intent of the RGB for agricultural subdivisions to rezone lands within the boundary to higher densities than is already permitted, but to apply a County Rural zoning district (2-, 5-, 10-acre minimum lot sizes) that reflects existing conditions or that is directed by the Community Plan. The Community Plan shall determine the appropriate densities and standards that shall apply within the Pāia- Haikū growth boundaries. Any restrictions on agricultural activity are prohibited.

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Figure 8 - 9: Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū Planned Growth Areas.

Pā‘ia Expansion

The Pā‘ia Expansion planned growth area is approximately 41 acres and encompasses agricultural land west of Baldwin Avenue in Lower Pā‘ia. The expansion is makai of the Pā‘ia Post Office. The site is envisioned as a compact, mixed-use small town expansion that replicates the authentic architectural styles and design vocabulary of the business country towns of Maui.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Pā‘ia Expansion accommodates projected growth within the Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū Community Plan region with minimal impact on agricultural lands and existing infrastructure and services. Although the site is located on prime agricultural-resource land, directing regional growth to this site and requiring compact country town design will help preserve other agricultural lands and open space, and prevent the

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continuation of the current trend of low-density development across the region’s landscape. Additionally, urbanization of the site will provide residential housing in a location that is adjacent to Pā‘ia Town’s employment opportunities. The site should be developed as a dense, mixed-use expansion of the adjacent Pā‘ia Town that complements the existing community. The expansion should be designed to provide multimodal connections between the existing and new community, and to other areas of the island. Development within the expansion area should include a mix of residential and commercial uses, lot sizes, and single-family and multifamily housing units. The area should also include appropriate public facilities, services, parks, a medical clinic, civic and open spaces, as well as neighborhood-serving transit stops. A hard edge will need to be maintained around the expansion to prevent urban sprawl. It will also be important to expand the study area of the existing Pā‘ia-Ha‘ikū Country Town Design Guidelines to include the new growth area. This will ensure that new developments complement rather than detract from Pā‘ia’s unique historic character. The Pā‘ia Expansion planned growth area is located on Directed Growth Maps #N1 and #N2. Table 8-20 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 20: Pā‘ia Expansion Planned Growth Area

Pā‘ia Mauka

The Pā‘ia Mauka planned growth area is on the east side of Baldwin Avenue, mauka of the Doris Todd Memorial School campus. This 15-acre residential area is planned for an expansion of Skill Village. This growth area has a view corridor to the ocean and is directly adjacent to existing infrastructure. The Pā‘ia Mauka planned growth areas is located on Directed Growth Map #N2. Table 8-21 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 21: Pā‘ia Mauka Planned Growth Area

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Old Maui High School Campus Revitalization Area

The Old Maui High School Campus Revitalization planned growth area is located in the Hāmākuapoko region. The region is comprised of fertile agricultural lands with a long history of sugarcane production. The project site is the last remaining vestige of Hāmākuapoko camp, which was once a vibrant plantation camp community. The Old Maui High School campus is comprised of three parcels totaling roughly 24 acres. The project site contains several reusable buildings, an abundance of mature landscaping, concrete walkways, open space, and approximately 15 acres of vacant land for expansion.

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Since the closure of the Old Maui High School in 1972, the campus has slowly fallen into disrepair. Efforts to restore the historic campus began in 2003 with the portion of the school designed by Charles William “C.W.” Dickey, an American architect famous for developing a distinctive Hawaiian architectural style. The purpose of the planned growth area is to facilitate the preservation and rehabilitation of the site and structures at the historic school, giving the campus a new life and purpose as an educational facility. The revitalization and reuse of the Old Maui High School campus may include the development of the Patsy T. Mink Center, a youth-educational camp, an adult retreat, a conference center, a farmer’s market, and campus facilities for private functions and special events. The project may also include classrooms, meeting rooms, teacher’s cottages, youth-guest facilities, agricultural activities, and other similar uses.

The Old Maui High School Campus Revitalization planned rural growth area is located on Directed Growth Map #N2. Table 8-22 provides a summary of the planned rural growth area.

Table 8 - 22: Old Maui High School Campus Revitalization Planned Growth Area

Pāia – Haikū – Planned Protected Areas

The Pāia-Haikū community plan region is known as a world class wind, kite, and wave surfing destination. Ocean sports and a string of beaches draw a large transient population to the region, infusing the community with periods of high economic activity during surfing season. Along Hāna Highway, historic Pāia attracts a significant visitor population for its proximity to Hāna, and its shopping and restaurants. Pāia is the primary small commercial town of the North Shore region. Hookipa Beach Park, which currently attracts professional surfing competitions, has been identified for a major expansion in the Pāia-Haikū Community Plan. Four planned protected areas have been identified in the Pāia-Haikū community plan region: The North Shore Preservation Corridor, the North Shore Bikeway, portions of the Upcountry Greenway, and Giggle Hill. The Upcountry Greenway is comprised of three subareas, one of which falls within the Pāia-Ha`ikū community plan region (see “Makawao – Pukalani – Kula Planned Protected Areas”). The North Shore Bikeway also crosses into the Wailuku-Kahului

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Community plan region. A brief discussion of each of the four planned protected areas is provided below.

The North Shore Preservation Corridor

The North Shore Preservation Corridor is a protected area that encompasses a string of shoreline lands with high scenic and recreational value. The coastal preservation corridor begins at the eastern boundaries of Kanahā Pond Natural Wildlife Preserve and extends to Pa`uwela Point (see Figures 8-10a and 8-10b).

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Figure 8 – 10a: North Shore Preservation Corridor.

Multiple beaches and shoreline properties are identified as part of the corridor with some inland lands also included. Numerous shoreline public access points dot the various beaches from Kanahā to the Māliko Gulch small-boat launch. The corridor also includes various isolated sites from Ho`okipa Beach Park to

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Māliko Gulch, and a greenway trail from Spreckelsville to Makaiwa. The corridor also includes lands appropriate for flood control, parking, and cultural and historic interpretation.

The area will provide access to coastal lands for fishing, surfing, and swimming through multiple beach access points, and walking and biking routes. According to the North Shore Corridor Report (2006), linkages to each designated protected sub-area are intended to provide an opportunity to interpret the area’s significant cultural and historic sites. The County should seek to preserve land for the establishment of a trail system along the Hāmākua Coast area, and, where possible, preserve existing sections of the Old King’s Highway (Ke Ala Loa O Maui/Piʻilani Trail). Accurate mapping of old trails and government roads for future use as public access routes will also need to be developed.

Access points to and along beaches such as Airport Beach, Baby and Baldwin Beach, Pāʻia Bay, Tavares Bay, Hoʻokipa Beach Park, will be identified during the design phases.

The North Shore beaches serve thousands of residents and visitors every day. The project envisions the acquisition of shorefront sites for future parks and lands focusing on the following areas:

a. Adoption of a mauka/makai access dedication ordinance to acquire accesses through purchase, dedication, condemnation, or land exchange; b. Development of a regional beach park between Baldwin Park and “Small Park”; c. Establishment of a community park near Haʻikū School on Paʻuwela Road, as identified within the Community Plan map; d. Expansion of Hoʻokipa Park and the establishment of parks at Māliko Bay and Paʻuwela Point; and e. Preservation of rodeo grounds at Māliko.

The following general planning principles shall be addressed during the design and development phases of the North Shore Preservation Corridor:

1. Access points shall be integrated with existing State and County public facilities and shall respect private property rights with consideration given to connection-point safety. In integrating access ways with existing State and County roadways, consideration shall be given to providing connection locations which facilitate greenway-system continuity.
2. The design of the greenway system should, at a minimum, maintain the existing character of the area, and address the needs of pedestrians (walkers, joggers, hikers, skaters), horseback riders, and bicyclists.
3. The definition of trail routing and alignments shall respect existing uses, existing property boundaries, manmade and natural physical barriers (i.e. fences, walls, topographic features, etc.), and conservation goals. Particular attention shall be given to the relationship between recreational uses and private property uses.
4. Shoreline resources and some inland areas shall be designated based upon their high scenic, natural resource, cultural resource, or recreational value.

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The North Shore Bikeway and Upcountry Greenway System

The North Shore Bikeway is a continuous non-motorized transportation route between the coastal communities of the North Shore and Central Maui. The Bikeway serves as a recreational outlet for pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, and other types of recreational users that is separated from the roadway, and links to various shoreline recreational resources, coastal towns, and the Upcountry Greenway system.

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Figure 8 – 10b: North Shore Preservation Corridor.

Giggle Hill Recreational Area

Giggle Hill Recreational Area is a 95-acre regional park within the Pāia-Haikū community plan region that encompasses the iconic Giggle Hill and provides a primary connection to the Upcountry Greenway system. It is located adjacent to the Fourth Marine Division Memorial Park, a 40-acre community park

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that commemorates the site of the Fourth Marine Division camp, a military encampment that was at this location from February 1944 to November 1945. The park is used for a variety of active and passive recreational uses, including a sporting field, playgrounds, park facilities, parking, and a network of hiking and equestrian trails. Expansion of the park to include Giggle Hill will provide for public access and use of the trail system around and on top of the hill.

The Giggle Hill Recreational Area will also provide continuous non-motorized connections to the Upcountry Greenway system, which links the coastal communities of the North Shore and Upcountry. The park serves as a recreational resource for many hikers, equestrians, and other types of recreational users seeking trail systems and open-space resources that are separated from automobile roadways. Future design and planning for the area should seek to increase access for equestrians and hikers, and should maintain separation from motorized corridors as much as is practicable.

West Maui

The West Maui community plan region is somewhat isolated from the rest of the island due to topography and limited highway access. The region has the fourth largest population with over 22,000 people in 2010, and the largest visitor population. The region has four distinct sub-regions: Ukumehame, Olowalu, Lahaina, and the band of urban settlements along the shoreline from Kā`anapali to Kapalua. A brief discussion of each sub-region is provided below:

Ukumehame. Ukumehame is the southernmost settlement in the West Maui community plan region. It is a low-density agricultural subdivision that still contains vacant undeveloped lots. Today, the community consists of small agricultural lots with residential and small scale agricultural uses. The community is surrounded by fallow sugarcane fields and significant cultural resources.

Olowalu. Olowalu is north of Ukumehame in the West Maui community plan region. It is the site of an old Hawaiian settlement and the former Olowalu Sugar Company. Today the community is very small, consisting of limited commercial services and sparse residential uses. The community is surrounded by fallow sugarcane fields and significant cultural resources.

Lahaina. Lahaina Town serves as the region’s visitor, service, commercial, and residential center. The area is rich with history and culture, and possesses a unique character and charm that draws residents and visitors alike. Urban development exists along the coastline and also extends mauka along Lahainaluna Road. Fallow sugarcane fields lie to the north and south of Lahaina town.

**Kāanapali to Kapalua.** North of Lahaina is a band of urban settlement encompassing the communities of Kāanapali, Kahana, Honokōwai, Nāpili, and Kapalua. The majority of the development in this sub-region is centered on the visitor industry, although limited resident housing does exist. The settlements are primarily along the shoreline with some development mauka of Honoapi`ilani Highway.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Major land use challenges and opportunities in the West Maui community plan region include:

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Regional Isolation West Maui is one of the fastest growing regions on Maui and is geographically isolated from the rest of the island. Honoapi‘ilani Highway is currently the primary regional transportation corridor that connects West Maui to the rest of the island. During emergencies, traffic conditions are exacerbated and residents can become dangerously cut off from the rest of the island.

Self-Sufficiency West Maui’s visitor industry is a significant source of jobs and economic activity. Although West Maui contains large employment centers in Kapalua, Ka‘anapali, Lahaina, and dispersed job opportunities in Kahana and Napili, the region lacks housing for employees. As the region grows, there is an opportunity to develop workforce housing and services near existing employment centers to create more self-sufficient and sustainable communities. Furthermore, the development of regional services and public facilities, such as a community hospital, would make the entire region more self-sufficient. This strategy should reduce the need for many interregional trips and provide convenience to the local residents.

Auto-Dependency and Traffic Congestion The West Maui community plan region is a predominantly linear community dependent on one major highway. Resident and visitor population growth have surpassed the capacity of the Honoapi‘ilani Highway, and traffic congestion has become an everyday problem. The Lahaina Bypass project and the realignment of the highway South of Lahaina Town (in accordance with the Pali to Puamana Parkway Master Plan) is necessary to alleviate this congestion, accommodate future growth, and mitigate the impact of flooding and erosion on the highway. Highway realignment also presents an important opportunity to create recreational and open space on the makai side of the highway. Efforts should also be made to increase the number of intraregional transportation linkages to increase mobility. Additional pedestrian and bike pathways, traffic calming measures, as well as public transit access are also needed to provide alternative mobility options and decrease dependency on the automobile.

Tsunami, Sea Level Rise and Fire Hazards Tsunami, sea-level rise, and fire hazards also pose a significant threat in West Maui. Miles of developed coastline lie within the tsunami inundation zone and in the path of sea-level rise. Moving development away from these threats will be a significant challenge, particularly in the resort areas. Several times a year, forest and brush fires block highway access to the region, and threaten lives and property.

Inadequate Infrastructure Inadequate infrastructure is a major land use problem in West Maui. Infrastructure improvements are not occurring concurrent with new development, which stresses existing public systems and services and decreases the quality of life in the region.

Loss of Agricultural Land and Open Space With the closure of Pioneer Mill and Maui Pineapple Company, West Maui has vast acres of vacant agricultural land that are proposed for development. Agricultural land and open space are important to the region’s visitor industry, and they are vital components of maintaining separation between West Maui’s individual communities. Agricultural lands and natural features, such as gulches, should be used as boundaries between communities to prevent urban sprawl mauka of the existing Honoapi‘ilani Highway.

Lack of Affordable Resident Offshore buyers are a predominant force in the West Maui housing market. Affordable resident housing is scarce, leaving local families with limited housing options and long commutes to employment. Future growth in the region should be in locations conducive to providing affordable housing, and should offer a mix of housing types within close proximity to commercial services, public facilities, employment opportunities and transit.

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Impact of Development on Marine and Shoreline Resources

The coastline that stretches along West Maui is famous for its white sandy beaches and scenic beauty. The last five decades have brought rapid growth and development to the region, particularly near the shoreline. This development has generated nonpoint source pollution that has degraded the region’s coral reefs, fish stocks, and water quality.

There are limited development possibilities in the narrow stretch of land that surrounds the West Maui Mountains. This, combined with the inclination to build close to the shoreline, has caused a great deal of grading and paving near environmentally-sensitive shoreline areas. Unfortunately, past construction projects have resulted in the runoff of sedimentation, fertilizers, and stormwater into the area’s nearshore waters. Future planned projects risk committing the same detrimental mistake.

As the population has increased, so has the number of people who spend leisure time snorkeling, boating, surfing, fishing, and swimming in the area’s marine environment. The increased use of the area along with development-related nonpoint source pollution, has stressed some of the healthiest reefs left on the island.

Protection of Important Historic Landmarks and Resources

Lahaina contains a rich history and many historically significant resources deserving protection. Lahaina was established as the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i circa 1798 by Kamehameha I and remained so through 1846 when it was moved to Honolulu by Kamehameha III. The site of the royal compound was Moku‘ula. West Maui contains many other significant resources, including Maui County Historic Districts 1 and 2 and the Lahaina National Historic Landmark District. These and other resources are currently at risk due to neglect, inaccurate restorations, and demolitions. The County would benefit by increased efforts to protect and preserve West Maui’s living and historic resources.

West Maui – Planned Growth Areas

According to the Land Use Forecast, approximately 4,000 additional residential units are needed to accommodate projected growth in the West Maui region. Seven planned growth areas have been identified within the region; Kā‘anapali Town, Lahaina Town North, Lahaina Infill, Lahaina Town South, Kahoma Infill, Makila, and Olowalu Town. Planned growth areas in West Maui are depicted on Figures 8-11, 8-12, and 8-13 and on Directed Growth Maps #W2, W3, and W4.

New Regional Facilities Recommended – West Maui

• Lahaina bypass
• Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Pali to Mā‘alaea) bypass
• Honoapi‘ilani Highway Realignment (Pali to Puamana Parkway)
• Lahaina Flood Control Project
• Move fire station
• New police station
• Recycling center
• Elementary and intermediate schools
• Cemetery
• Regional park
• Lahaina Harbor Improvements
• Additional park and ride facilities
• Expanded transit service
• West Maui acute care hospital
• Wastewater reuse
• Cesspool retirement – connection to sewer
• West Maui Watershed Restoration Project

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Figure 8 - 11: Kāʻanapali Town – Planned Growth Area.

Except as otherwise provided for this region, it is not the intent of the RGBs for agricultural subdivisions to rezone lands within the boundary to higher densities than is already permitted, but to apply a County Rural zoning district (2-, 5-, 10-acre minimum lot sizes) that reflects existing conditions or that is directed by the Community Plan. The Community Plan shall determine the appropriate densities and standards to apply within the West Maui RGBs. Any restrictions on agricultural activity are prohibited.

Kāʻanapali Town

Located on the mauka side of the Kāʻanapali Resort and Golf Course, Kāʻanapali Town consists of the Kāʻanapali 2020 planned development located between the Lahaina Civic Center at the south end of the planned growth area and the Honokōwai Gulch on the north end of the planned growth area. The growth area follows the proposed West Maui Highway Realignment transit corridor on the mauka slope up to the Puʻukoliʻi Village area and Kāʻanapali Coffee Farms.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Kāʻanapali Town consists of three distinct pieces: lower North Honokōwai, lower East Honokōwai, and lower South Honokōwai. The Kāʻanapali Town planned growth area is 840 acres. Kāʻanapali Town is intended to be a self-sufficient community with a relatively even split of single-family and multifamily dwelling units, commercial uses, an interconnected network of parks and open spaces, schools and other

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public facilities. A network of trails and bikeways will integrate Kā‘anapali Town with Kā‘anapali Resort and the Pu‘ukoli‘i Village community. The north piece may contain an acute-care facility. The northern portion has a proposed veterans’ memorial cemetery. The project is intended to provide an opportunity for more resident housing in close proximity to employment at Kā‘anapali Resort. Due to existing traffic congestion in West Maui, improvements to the regional highway system are needed to accommodate the population at Kā‘anapali Town. The existing highway and implementation of the proposed Lahaina Bypass will provide transportation connectivity and hard edges to contain the planned growth area. Table 8-23 provides planning standards and guidelines for this planned growth area.

The Kā‘anapali Town planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-11 and on Directed Growth Map #W2.

Table 8-23 provides a summary of the planned growth area:

Table 8- 23: Kā‘anapali Town Planned Growth Area

Lahaina Town North

Lahaina Town North is a portion of the master planned project known as “Villages of Leali‘i”. Lahaina Town North is a moderate-sized urban expansion located north of Lahaina Town. It is a Hawai‘i Housing Finance Development Corporation (HHFDC) project. The planned growth area is intended to be compact, and contain a mix of uses, and have a relatively even split of single-family and multifamily housing units.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

Lahaina Town North is a logical expansion of the existing Lahaina community. Being an HHFDC project with a mix of housing types and moderate single-family lot sizes, the project will address the need for additional affordable resident housing in West Maui in close proximity to Lahaina’s employment opportunities. The project should include a mix of land uses, park land, and open space, and will be proximate to public facilities such as the Lahaina Civic Center. Thus, the project is intended to evolve into a livable community based on sustainable land use planning. The Lahaina Town North planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-12, and on Directed Growth Map #W2 and W3. Table 8-24 provides a summary of the planned growth area:

Table 8-24: Lahaina Town North

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Lahaina Infill

The Lahaina Infill planned growth area is approximately 22 acres and is bounded by Kahoma Stream, Front Street, Kenui Street, and Honoapi‘ilani Highway. It is an infill site that will contain a mixture of single-family and multifamily residential units, and parks and open space.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Lahaina Infill project provides an efficient use of vacant land within Lahaina’s urban area. The project takes advantage of existing infrastructure and does not expand Lahaina’s urban boundary. The Lahaina Infill site will have single-family and multifamily residential uses and park land to service the new and existing community. Innovative site planning shall be incorporated into the housing project to create a compact and walkable community. Creating a pedestrian-friendly project with transit access points should be a priority to meet senior citizen needs. The Lahaina Infill planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-12 and on Directed Growth Map #W3. Table 8-25 provides a summary of the project.

Table 8 - 25: Lahaina Infill Planned Growth Area

Lahaina Town South

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The Lahaina Town South planned growth area is located mauka of Honoapi`ilani Highway, surrounding the Lahaina Aquatic and Recreation Center. The development will be a compact, mixed-use urban expansion with approximately 1,100 residential units.

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Figure 8 - 12: Lahaina Town North – Planned Growth Area.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The site is contiguous with Lahaina Town and is a logical area for urban expansion to accommodate growth to 2030. The site is approximately 269 acres and is close to existing public facilities and infrastructure and West Maui employment. The planned growth area will provide a mix of commercial uses, housing types, and lot sizes. Given the growth area location and characteristics, it is likely to provide housing for Maui residents rather than off-island second home buyers. There should be a sufficient proportion of multi-family units developed to meet local needs.

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Due to the existing traffic congestion in Lahaina Town, it will be paramount to ensure adequate highway access and develop multi-modal transportation options. The proposed Lahaina Bypass realignment should be completed prior to the growth site’s build-out. Highway improvements should respect the surrounding land uses, view corridors and environmental conditions as much as possible. The Lahaina Town South planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-12 and on Directed Growth Map #W3. Table 8-26 provides a summary of the project.

Table 8 - 26: Lahaina Town South Planned Growth Area

Kahoma Infill

The Kahoma Infill planned growth area is bordered by Honoapi`ilani Highway at the west bottom of the hill makai of the stormwater diversion structure. The project is an affordable housing project on approximately 18 acres.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Kahoma Infill planned growth area is intended to meet the needs of Maui residents and is surrounded by previously developed lands. Greenways are planned for the area and should include a bike trail and linkages to Lahaina Town. An open-space buffer is planned to accommodate a stormwater diversion structure. Table 8-27 provides a summary of the project. The Kahoma Infill planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-12 and on Directed Growth Map #W3.

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Table 8 - 27: Kahoma Planned Growth Area

Makila

The Makila planned rural growth area is located east of Lahaina Town on the mauka side of Honoapi`ilani Highway. The rural project shall be developed using a CSD plan that is intended to preserve open space; maximize the efficient use of infrastructure; and protect natural, agricultural, and scenic resources. The CSD plan shall cluster development within portion(s) of the site to keep the remainder of the land undeveloped and protected. The project may include limited neighborhood facilities and services to support the Makila community. The site is surrounded by agricultural lands.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Makila project is a rural subdivision adjacent to agricultural subdivisions that have occurred in and around Launiupoko. Linkages should be developed between the Makila project and neighboring communities including Launiupoko and Lahaina Town. An emphasis should be placed on providing safe pedestrian pathways and supporting regional-greenway systems. A 500-foot greenbelt shall be provided along the makai side of the project to ensure an open space buffer within the growth area and between the Honoapi`ilani Highway Bypass and future rural development. The project should utilize Low Impact Development techniques, such as drainage sedimentation control systems, to mitigate the potential for flooding makai of the project and to prevent nonpoint source pollution from entering coastal waters. The Makila planned growth area is depicted on Figure 8-13 and Directed Growth Map #W3. Table 8-28 provides a summary of the planned growth area.

Table 8 - 28: Makila Planned Growth Area

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Olowalu Town

The Olowalu Town planned growth area is located approximately four miles south of Lahaina Town on the southwestern foothills of the West Maui Mountains. Olowalu is rich in cultural, scenic, natural, and marine resources. The area’s coral reefs are among the healthiest in the main Hawaiian Islands. Olowalu is known for its small plantation village environs, supported by small neighborhood-commercial uses along Honoapi‘ilani Highway with convenient access to the ocean.

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Figure 8-13: Olowalu Town – Planned Growth Area.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The project is intended to meet the needs of Maui residents as a revitalized and sustainable Olowalu community. Olowalu Town will provide housing, employment, recreational, and cultural opportunities in the context of a mixed-use sustainable community that preserves the area’s natural, cultural, and historic resources. Olowalu Town is envisioned as a pedestrian-friendly community that integrates a variety of housing types with employment opportunities, commercial, and recreational uses developed concurrently with public services and infrastructure.

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Olowalu Town will be designed to recognize and perpetuate the land and resource management system of ahupua`a. As such, the town will provide public access between the ocean and the mountains; protect the natural environment, particularly Olowalu Stream, the shoreline, and coral reefs and marine resources; preserve mauka and makai view corridors; and perpetuate the Olowalu Cultural Reserve. Table 8-29 provides a summary of the Olowalu Town planned growth area.

Table 8 - 29: Olowalu Town Planned Growth Area

West Maui – Planned Protected Areas

The West Maui community plan region has the fourth largest population with over 22,000 people in 2010, and the largest visitor population. The region contains Kā`anapali and Lahaina, which draws large numbers of tourists to its historic districts, particularly on days when cruise ships anchor off of the

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Figure 8-14: Moku`ula, Loko o Mokuhinia Preservation Area.

Lahaina Harbor. Since the closing of the Pioneer Mill, agricultural activities have declined and the conversion of agricultural land to residential uses has dramatically increased. Many cherished open-space landscapes are currently at risk of being lost forever to real estate development. A brief discussion of each protected area is provided below. Two planned protected areas have been identified within the region:

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Moku`ula Preservation Area and the Pali to Puamana Parkway.

Moku`ula, Loko o Mokuhinia

The Mokuula, Loko o Mokuhinia Preservation Area is envisioned as an environmental and cultural restoration project that will reconstruct the royal compound and “redevelop the site as a cultural park/preserve.” The site is located on Front Street in Lahaina Historic District No. 1 and is proximate to the commercial core of Lahaina Town (see Figure 8-14). The project will include restoration of the wetland, including indigenous plants, and reconstruction of the buildings that originally comprised the royal compound. The rebuilding of Mokuula and the restoration of the freshwater pond called Loko o Mokuhinia that surrounded the island, will provide Maui with an opportunity to learn about Hawaiian spirituality, values, ancient technology and traditions, and will perpetuate a renewed appreciation for indigenous culture. The restoration of the property will also represent an important contribution to the Lahaina National Historic Landmark, because it will be the largest historical site in the district when completed.

Mokuula was an island sited on a 7-acre, spring-fed freshwater pond called Loko o Mokuhinia. It was established sometime in the 1500s by Piilani (1570-1600) as a royal compound from which he ruled a unified Kingdom of Maui. It served as a political and religious center from ancient times in Hawaii through the emergence of the ancient Maui Kingdom, the unification of the islands, the introduction of Christianity, and the period when Lahaina was the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This sacred island was also the home of King Kamehameha III from 1837 to 1845, who resided in the hale pili and in other structures that were a part of the royal compound on Mokuula. A coral block palace called Hale Piula was erected for him fronting the beach, makai of Moku`ula. The pond, royal taro patches near the beach, a pond on Chapel Street, and the entire site was buried in 1916 when Loko o Mokuhinia was filled in by Pioneer Mill Company.

For many Native Hawaiians, Lahaina remains a sacred place because of Mokuula. It is considered an axis mundi (the point between heaven and earth) of the Hawaiian world where political rule and religious ritual operated in concert. The mauka portion of the site, consisting of roughly 4.7 acres, is used as Malu Ulu `Olele Park. The 1.8-acre makai property adjacent to the ocean encompasses the existing Kamehameha Iki Park. Both parks are under the management of the County of Maui, Parks and Recreation Department.

Pali to Puamana Parkway

The Pali to Puamana Parkway is envisioned as a series of passive and active recreational areas that tie together the existing beach parks between Pāpalaua Wayside Park and Puamana Beach Park (see Figure 8-15). The creation of this eight mile long coastal park and open space resource is a byproduct of a visionary effort to realign the Honoapiilani Highway inland. Honoapiilani Highway is the principal link between the west side of Maui and the rest of the island. Honoapiilani Highway traverses through the ahupuaa of (east to west) Ukumehame, Olowalu, and Launiupoko. At Launiupoko, the realigned highway will join with the proposed Lahaina Bypass. The total distance of the proposed re-alignment is 8 miles. The West Maui Community Plan (1996) stipulates that the Honoapiilani Highway shall be relocated south of Puamana to reduce potential inundation and disruption of service due to storm-generated wave action. Where the highway is relocated, lands makai of the new alignment will be designated Open Space or Park. The Open Space and Park portions of the project will include a mix of beach park amenities, camping, passive recreational areas, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The specific alignment of the new highway corridor shown in Figure 8-15 (Pali to Puamana Parkway) will be finalized through environmental review processes administered by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation in consultation with the County. Thus, the route shown on Figure 8-15 may be adjusted.

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Furthermore, it is anticipated that the final route of the Lahaina By-Pass Phase 1B-2 will be accommodated within the area designated as Park on Diagram WC-1 (Lahaina-Central), south of Kai Hele Ku Street to the vicinity of the former Olowalu landfill. The Park designation shall not apply to the final route selected for the Lahaina Bypass Phase 1B-2.

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Figure 8-15: Pali to Puamana Parkway.

Hāna

The Hāna community plan region encompasses the eastern-most area of the island. The boundary of the region, from the northern shoreline of Makaiwa Bay, runs mauka along Oopuloa and Waikamoi Streams, then along the boundaries of Haleakalā National Park and the Kahikinui Forest Reserve and finally makai along the boundary between Auahi and Kanaio to Kanaloa point on the southern shoreline of the region. The region is rich in natural, scenic and cultural resources. Of Hawaii's rare, threatened and endangered species, one third are found only on Maui, and many of them within the Hāna community plan region. Some of the most intact and extensive native forests left in Hawaii today occur in the East Maui watershed.¹

The population of the community plan region was 2,291 in 2010, but the area's population is expected to grow to nearly 2,800 by 2030. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.5 percent.

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Hāna Town is located on the easternmost shoreline of Maui, and the region includes the dispersed small rural settlements of Ko`olau, Hāna, Kīpahulu and Kaupō. A brief discussion of each of these sub-regions is provided below.

**Koolau.** Located at the northern portion of East Maui, this area experiences significant rainfall and its many streams provide water for the taro growers of Keanae and Wailua. Taro loi blanket the region, and many are still in active cultivation. There are 20 recorded heiau in Koolau.

Hāna. Hāna is steeped in legend and was a major center of population and political power in ancient Hawaii. Plantation sugar was cultivated here through the mid-twentieth century, destroying many traditional structures. The ruggedness of the land and the persistence of a large Hawaiian population have contributed to significant preservation efforts. Hāna has 32 recorded heiau, including Piilani Hale, the largest heiau in the state.

Kīpahulu. Kīpahulu also experienced plantation agriculture for a period of approximately 40 years during which countless taro terraces, traditional housing sites and heiau were destroyed. However, at least six heiau still exist and others are still intact in the more rugged areas not suitable for cane production.

Kaupō. Kaupō supported a large population before an earthquake modified the hydrology and altered springs that once provided irrigation to Manawainui and Naholoku. Numerous agricultural terraces and traditional housing sites are spread throughout the landscape. Loaloa heiau is a National Landmark, one of 30 heiau in the district.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The Hāna community plan region has several key land use issues which must be considered when planning future development in the region. Some issues apply to the region as a whole while others are specific to a sub-region. The major land use challenges, or threats, and opportunities include:

The Protection and Preservation of Cultural Resources Protecting the vast array of cultural resources in the Hāna District is important to not only the people of Hāna, but to the entire Island of Maui and the Hawaiian people. The district’s historic sites provide evidence of Hāna’s history and serve as tools for conveying the heritage of the region to its youth as a legacy for the future. Great care must be given to ensure that future development is done in a culturally sensitive manner. The Hāna Belt Road, designated as a National Historic District, is one such resource deserving protection.

Environmental Protection The Hāna region’s native rainforests are among the most imperiled in the world. The forests that remain contain a high concentration of threatened and endangered species and are in serious danger of being destroyed by introduced feral animals and aggressive weeds. Habitat destruction is considered the most pressing threat facing the region in terms of minimizing species loss. Native plants and animals are vulnerable to displacement by alien species invasions.¹ Recognizing that many residents depend upon the region’s natural environment, it is essential to ensure the sustainability of these resources as well as the Hawaiian lifestyle of the area’s residents. Through

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respect for and proper management of Hāna’s natural resources, future generations of residents and visitors will continue to enjoy all that makes Hāna – “Hāna.”

Lack of Defined Town Core Hāna Town has a small handful of neighborhood serving commercial areas and public facilities that cater to local residents and visitors. Tourists traveling along the Hāna Highway, often stop along their way to Hāna Town and again within Hāna Town, for goods and supplies. Most civic activity occurs in and around the town’s focal points (i.e., Hāna Bay). If supported by the community, the town could identify additional opportunities for public spaces, civic centers, and commercial areas. This would provide residents with more opportunities for interaction and commerce.

Affordable Housing Opportunities Hāna has felt significant pressure and competition from the offshore housing market. This pressure has had significant social and cultural impacts, and has created an affordable housing problem for the area’s residents. Identification of affordable housing solutions to meet the needs of existing and future residents is a fundamental community need.

Develop Future Economic Opportunities The relative isolation of Hāna from the rest of the island has created significant constraints to meaningful employment opportunities for area residents. It will be a significant challenge to diversify and grow the region’s economy while ensuring such growth doesn’t compromise the area’s rural character and treasured resources.

Hāna Affordable Residential

The Hāna Affordable Residential planned growth area is located mauka of the Hāna Highway at the forked intersection of Uakea Road and Hāna Highway. The area is bounded by Agricultural, Single-Family, and Public/Quasi-Public Community Plan designations. The first phase of the project is 15 acres and is currently designated Single-Family within the Hāna Community Plan. The precise boundaries and location can be determined during the Hāna Community Plan update, or in coordination with the community, and the project review and approval process. At full build-out, the development will be comprised of approximately 200 affordable residential units and community facilities.

Planned Growth Area Rationale

The Hāna Affordable Residential planned growth area is intended to meet the needs of Hāna’s residents. Although the Land Use Forecast (2006) indicates that the Hāna region has available supply of buildable vacant lands in agricultural and rural subdivisions, as well as significant areas of vacant planned single-family residential lands, the price of these potential housing units may not be affordable to the community. The project is intended to meet Hāna’s affordable housing needs.

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Figure 8-16: Hāna – Planned Rural Growth Area.

East Maui – Planned Protected Area

The Hāna region contains the island’s largest inventory of environmentally and culturally intact resources. Many rich and diverse ecosystems thrive in East Maui. The 51-mile scenic route along Hāna Highway enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s ultimate driving tours. While en route to Hāna Town, visitors enjoy spectacular vistas and verdant landscapes, and historic landmarks. A brief discussion of the protected area is provided below.

One planned protected area has been identified within the region: the Hāna Belt Road.

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Hāna Belt Road

The Hāna Belt Road encompasses portions of Hāna Highway that retain the greatest historic integrity and character. This section of the roadway, beginning at Huelo and extending to Kīpahulu, is relatively unaltered and is the most spectacular portion of Maui’s historic belt road system both in its scenery and its historic character. The protected area will duplicate the boundaries of the 1999 National Register of Historic Places district and National Millennium Legacy Trail. The Hāna Highway includes the highest concentration of stylistically consistent historic bridges in the State of Hawaiʻi built from circa 1900 to 1947. The boundaries of the protected area are coterminous with its historic right-of-way. The right-of-way varies but is approximately 40 feet wide for the portion of the road under the jurisdiction of the State of Hawaiʻi. The historic district begins near Mile Marker 3 on the Hāna Highway, State Route 360, near Huelo, and ends on the south end of Koukouʻai Bridge near Kīpahulu on Route 31.

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

C1

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Wailuku

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

Waikapu / Kahului

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

Ma`alaea

C4

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

Ma`alaea

C4

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Growth Boundaries

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Reference

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

Pulehu Road

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

North Kihei

S1

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map

S1

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South Kihei / Wailea

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Makawao / Pukalani

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Oma`opio

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Kula

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Spreckelsville / Pa`ia

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Maui Island Plan Directed Growth Map Kuau / Haiku N2

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Kapalua

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Ka`anapali W2

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Lahaina Town

W3

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Maui Island Directed Growth Map

Olowalu

W4

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Olowalu

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Hana

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Maui Island Protected Areas Diagram Lahaina-Waihee NW-1

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Kihei-Makena

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Kihei-Makena

S-1

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Kahului-Huelo

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Huelo-Hana

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Kula-Kaupo SE-1

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