Aloha `Ohana,
Bad news. The amendment didnʻt pass.
Bad news. The amendment didnʻt pass.
Aunty Johnnie Mae totally called it last week at the meeting with Tom Berg. Basically Berg introduced an amendment to remove the purple spot as a non-voting member of the committee. There are 5 voting members and we needed 3 to pass the amendment. We only had two -- mahalo to Council members Harimoto and Gabbard. Council members Cachola, Kobayashi and Anderson all voted against the amendment.
We have one last shot to make this right. The full council considers the Wai`anae Sustainable Communities Plan on WEDNESDAY Feb. 15th in Kapolei Hale at 10 AM. It will be a long hearing, please make time to come even if for only a little while. Mr. Berg is planning to introduce floor amendments at the hearing to change the plan.
In the meantime, we have two things planned. First, we are meeting Friday 2/10 (tonight) at LCC-Waianae. This was supposed to be planning for the next bus tour, but I think we need to wrap our minds around what happened and strategize for the hearing.
We have one last shot to make this right. The full council considers the Wai`anae Sustainable Communities Plan on WEDNESDAY Feb. 15th in Kapolei Hale at 10 AM. It will be a long hearing, please make time to come even if for only a little while. Mr. Berg is planning to introduce floor amendments at the hearing to change the plan.
In the meantime, we have two things planned. First, we are meeting Friday 2/10 (tonight) at LCC-Waianae. This was supposed to be planning for the next bus tour, but I think we need to wrap our minds around what happened and strategize for the hearing.
Second, please call the following City Council members, and encourage your friends to call too, especially if one of these happens to be theirs:
Ernie Martin (Wahiawa to Kahalu`u) 768-5002
Ann Kobayashi (Manoa to Kaakako, Makiki to Kaimuki) 768-5005
Ikaika Anderson (Waimanalo to Kaneohe) 768-5003
Tell them:
Ernie Martin (Wahiawa to Kahalu`u) 768-5002
Ann Kobayashi (Manoa to Kaakako, Makiki to Kaimuki) 768-5005
Ikaika Anderson (Waimanalo to Kaneohe) 768-5003
Tell them:
- Removing the purple spot from the Wai`anae Plan does more for farmers in Wai`anae than leaving it in.
- The industrial park proposed by Tropic Land would bring 500 vehicles an hour up an old country road,
- The Tropic Land proposal does not mention a word about supporting agriculture, and
- The Tropic Land propsal would have to serve non-Wai`anae businesses in order to be profitable.
We will be emailing all the people who have signed the petition and come on the bus tour to do ask them to do the same thing.
Todayʻs hearing was long and drawn out. All day we watched the Director of Planning, David Tanoue, spin a tale of half-truths misleading the committee with no real recourse for the community to make corrections.
The whole discussion really went off the rails at the simple question posed by Ikaika Anderson, “What happens to the land if the Purple Spot is removed?” to which Tanoue answers “It reverts to it’s status quo, P-2.”
Huh? No, nothing reverts because nothing has changed. The P-2 (preservation) zoning was assigned by the City in 1996 as compromise for a proposed golf course. With or without the purple spot, the land is still zoned P-2, which is a city zoning designation that comes under the state Ag district. The plan is not a zoning document -- in fact it was meant to prevent mishaps like the golf course by laying out in general terms what is allowed where as determined by the residents of the district.
Well, after listening to Mr. Tanoue, the members came to the conclusion that the removal of the Purple Spot equates to a golf course. This is absolutely NOT true. Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi said she supports farming in Lualualei Valley and recalls how hard people fought against the golf course, even quoted Mr. Higa. But she somehow convinced herself that inviting an industrial park into the valley was more farmer-friendly than leaving the land as it is. She needs help understanding what an industrial park in the back of the valley would do to Hakimo Road farmers -- please call her and explain.
The reality is, for 16 years, a golf course has been allowed on this property and none has been built. It is unlikely a golf course ever would be built there. This is due in part to a restriction placed on the golf course approval in 1996 that requires the golf course to use its own water, not potable city water. There is not enough water on that property to support the unnaturally green grass of a golf course.
While it is true that industrial zoning (I-1) allows for a few more ag-support services, it also leaves the door wide open for all kinds of other industries like truck base yards, mechanized car washes and commercial parking lots and garages. Furthermore, while P-2 does provide for a golf course, it also allows for crop production, composting, aquaculture and livestock grazing (none of which are allowed in an I-1 area). It is unlikely a golf course would be developed after 16 years of just sitting.
In the words of Mr. Higa, “No can eat golf balls!” Well, we can’t eat concrete either.
The purple spot is not just about this one spot in Lualualei Valley, it is about the whole fate of Lualualei Valley. Approval of this industrial spot sets the stage for industrializing that whole corridor in the years to come. Mr. Higa and his family farm were unnecessarily evicted in 1996 for that golf course, it is time to set that injustice right, not allow for it to continue.
So, Shelley went and looked up the LUO (Click the highlighted text to take a look, too) and there’s some stuff there we can use to build a case. These were pulled form the Master Use Table (p. 31-41), need to go back and say more specifically what non-ag things would I-1 leave the door open for not currently allowed by the P-2 zoning.
Both Ag-1 and Ag-2 allow for all of the following uses, however,
None of these are allowed in either P-2 or I-1: (makes the point that the land ought to be in Ag)
agribusiness activities, (not allowed on either P-2 or I-1)
agricultural products processing, major (not allowed in P-2, not I-1)
open land (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Roadside stands, accessory (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Sawmills (not in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock production, minor and major (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock veterinary services (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Farm Dwellings (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Group living facilities (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
These are allowed in P-2, not I-1: (these uses are lost if Purple Spot stays in the plan and the land is changed to I-1)
agricultural products processing, minor (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
aquaculture, (allowed in P-2, not I-1)
composting, major and minor (also allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Crop production (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
forestry, (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Livestock grazing (allowed in P-2, but not I-1)
Biofuel processing facilities (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
Resource extraction (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
These are not allowed in P-2, but allowed in I-1: (potential loss if Purple Spot comes out)
Centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail markets, (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Sale and service of machinery used in agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Plant nurseries (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
P-2 allows for aquaculture, major and minor composting, crop production, forestry, game preserves, livestock grazing, zoos, amusement and recreation facilities (indoor), trade or convention center, dwellings for cemetery caretakers, vacation cabins, biofuel processing facilities, resource extraction, waste disposal and processing, golf courses, marina accessories, recreation facilities (outdoor), cemeteries and columbaria, hospitals, prisons, public uses and structures, universities and colleges, airports, antennas (broadcasting, antennas (receive-only), utility installations (type a and b), Historic structures (use of), joint development,
I-1 allows for agricultural products processing (minor), animals products processing (not allowed on P-2, Ag-1 or Ag-2) Centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail market, Sale and service of machinery used in agricultural production, Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production, Kennels commercial, Amusement and recreation facilities (indoor), Automobile sales and rentals, including sales and distribution of automobile parts and supplies, Bars, nightclubs, tavern, business services, catering establishments, convenience stores, data processing facilities, drive-thru facilities, eating establishments, financial institutions, home improvement centers, laboratories (medical), laboratories (research), neighborhood grocery stores, offices (accessory), photographic processing, plant nurseries, retail (accessory), self-storage facilities, trade or convention center, veterinary establishments, Dwellings (owner's or caretaker's, accessory), base yards, Building or similar contracting and home improvement and furnishing services, and materials and equipment sales or distribution; provided incidental storage of materials or equipment is within fully enclosed buildings, Centralized mail and package handling facilities, Food manufacturing and processing, Freight movers, Heavy equipment sales and rentals, Linen suppliers, Manufacturing, processing and packaging (light and general), Motion picture and television production studios, Publishing plants for newspapers, books and magazine, repair establishments (major and minor), storage yards, warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, amusement facilities (outdoor, motorized and not-motorized), day care facilities, hospitals, meeting facilities, prisons, public uses and strucutres, Schools (vocational, technical, industrial, trade), universities, colleges, airports, automobile service stations, car washing (mechanized), commercial parking lots and garages, helistops, joint use of parking facilities, off-site parking facilities, antennas (broadcasting), antennas (receive-only), broadcasting stations, utility installations (type A and B), wind machines, historic structures (use of), joint development,
Sec. 21-3.40 Preservation districts--Purpose and intent.
(a) The purpose of the preservation districts is to preserve and manage major open space and recreation lands
and lands of scenic and other natural resource value.
(b) It is intended that all lands within a state-designated conservation district be zoned P-1 restricted preservation district.-45-
(c) The purpose of creating the F-1 military and federal preservation district is to identify areas in military or federal government use and to permit the full range of military or federal government activities.
(d) Should lands be removed from either the state-designated conservation district or from federal jurisdiction, all uses, structures and development standards shall be as specified for the P-2 general preservation district.
(e) It is also the intent that lands designated urban by the state, but well-suited to the functions of providing visual relief and contrast to the city's built environment or serving as outdoor space for the public's use and enjoyment be zoned P-2 general preservation district. Areas unsuitable for other uses because of topographical considerations related to public health, safety and welfare concerns shall also be placed in this district.
(Added by Ord. 99-12)
Sec. 21-3.40-1 Preservation uses and development standards.
(a) Within the P-1 restricted preservation district, all uses, structures and development standards shall be governed by the appropriate state agencies.
(b) Within an F-1 military and federal preservation district, all military and federal uses and structures shall be permitted.
(c) Within the P-2 general preservation district, permitted uses and structures shall be as enumerated in Table 21-3.
(d) Within the P-2 general preservation district, development standards shall be as enumerated in Table 21-3.1.
(e) Additional Development Standards.
(1) Height. The maximum height may be increased from 15 to 25 feet if height setbacks are
provided.
(2) Height Setbacks. Any portion of a structure exceeding 15 feet shall be set back from every side and rear buildable area boundary line one foot for each two feet of additional height above 15
feet (see Figure 21-3.1).
(Added by Ord. 99-12)
Sec. 21-3.130 Industrial districts--Purpose and intent.
(a) The purpose of the industrial districts is to recognize the importance of industrial uses to the welfare of city residents by providing areas for industrial uses without undue competition from other uses and ensuring compatibility with nonindustrial areas. Typical uses include manufacturing, refining, sorting, processing and storage of materials and products. Limited business activities that directly support the industrial uses or those employed by industries therein are permitted in these districts.
(b) Heavy industrial uses such as refining of petroleum and manufacturing of explosives will only be allowed under certain conditions and in areas well away from other districts.
(c) To minimize potential adverse impacts on property and persons in the same or neighboring districts, standards are established for the more noxious uses permitted in these districts.
(d) The intent of the I-1 limited industrial district is to provide areas for some of the industrial employment and service needs of rural and suburban communities. It is intended to accommodate light manufacturing, including handcrafted goods as well as "high technology industries" such as telecommunications, computer parts manufacturing, and research and development. Uses in this district are limited to those which have few environmental impacts and those which complement the development scale of communities they would serve
Ag-1 and Ag-2 both allow for:
agribusiness activities, (not allowed on either P-2 or I-1)
agricultural products processing, minor (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
agricultural products processing, major (not allowed in P-2, not I-1)
aquaculture, (allowed in P-2, not I-1)
centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail markets, (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
composting (major and minor, also allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Crop production (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
forestry, (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
open land (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Roadside stands, accessory (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Sale ad service of machinery used in agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Sawmills (not in P-2 or I-1)
Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Livestock grazing (allowed in P-2, but not I-1)
Livestock production, minor and major (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock veterinary services (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Plant nurseries (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Farm Dwellings (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Group living facilities (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Biofuel processing facilities (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
Resource extraction (allowed in P-2, not in I-1
The whole discussion really went off the rails at the simple question posed by Ikaika Anderson, “What happens to the land if the Purple Spot is removed?” to which Tanoue answers “It reverts to it’s status quo, P-2.”
Huh? No, nothing reverts because nothing has changed. The P-2 (preservation) zoning was assigned by the City in 1996 as compromise for a proposed golf course. With or without the purple spot, the land is still zoned P-2, which is a city zoning designation that comes under the state Ag district. The plan is not a zoning document -- in fact it was meant to prevent mishaps like the golf course by laying out in general terms what is allowed where as determined by the residents of the district.
Well, after listening to Mr. Tanoue, the members came to the conclusion that the removal of the Purple Spot equates to a golf course. This is absolutely NOT true. Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi said she supports farming in Lualualei Valley and recalls how hard people fought against the golf course, even quoted Mr. Higa. But she somehow convinced herself that inviting an industrial park into the valley was more farmer-friendly than leaving the land as it is. She needs help understanding what an industrial park in the back of the valley would do to Hakimo Road farmers -- please call her and explain.
The reality is, for 16 years, a golf course has been allowed on this property and none has been built. It is unlikely a golf course ever would be built there. This is due in part to a restriction placed on the golf course approval in 1996 that requires the golf course to use its own water, not potable city water. There is not enough water on that property to support the unnaturally green grass of a golf course.
While it is true that industrial zoning (I-1) allows for a few more ag-support services, it also leaves the door wide open for all kinds of other industries like truck base yards, mechanized car washes and commercial parking lots and garages. Furthermore, while P-2 does provide for a golf course, it also allows for crop production, composting, aquaculture and livestock grazing (none of which are allowed in an I-1 area). It is unlikely a golf course would be developed after 16 years of just sitting.
In the words of Mr. Higa, “No can eat golf balls!” Well, we can’t eat concrete either.
The purple spot is not just about this one spot in Lualualei Valley, it is about the whole fate of Lualualei Valley. Approval of this industrial spot sets the stage for industrializing that whole corridor in the years to come. Mr. Higa and his family farm were unnecessarily evicted in 1996 for that golf course, it is time to set that injustice right, not allow for it to continue.
So, Shelley went and looked up the LUO (Click the highlighted text to take a look, too) and there’s some stuff there we can use to build a case. These were pulled form the Master Use Table (p. 31-41), need to go back and say more specifically what non-ag things would I-1 leave the door open for not currently allowed by the P-2 zoning.
Both Ag-1 and Ag-2 allow for all of the following uses, however,
None of these are allowed in either P-2 or I-1: (makes the point that the land ought to be in Ag)
agribusiness activities, (not allowed on either P-2 or I-1)
agricultural products processing, major (not allowed in P-2, not I-1)
open land (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Roadside stands, accessory (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Sawmills (not in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock production, minor and major (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock veterinary services (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Farm Dwellings (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Group living facilities (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
These are allowed in P-2, not I-1: (these uses are lost if Purple Spot stays in the plan and the land is changed to I-1)
agricultural products processing, minor (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
aquaculture, (allowed in P-2, not I-1)
composting, major and minor (also allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Crop production (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
forestry, (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Livestock grazing (allowed in P-2, but not I-1)
Biofuel processing facilities (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
Resource extraction (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
These are not allowed in P-2, but allowed in I-1: (potential loss if Purple Spot comes out)
Centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail markets, (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Sale and service of machinery used in agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Plant nurseries (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
P-2 allows for aquaculture, major and minor composting, crop production, forestry, game preserves, livestock grazing, zoos, amusement and recreation facilities (indoor), trade or convention center, dwellings for cemetery caretakers, vacation cabins, biofuel processing facilities, resource extraction, waste disposal and processing, golf courses, marina accessories, recreation facilities (outdoor), cemeteries and columbaria, hospitals, prisons, public uses and structures, universities and colleges, airports, antennas (broadcasting, antennas (receive-only), utility installations (type a and b), Historic structures (use of), joint development,
I-1 allows for agricultural products processing (minor), animals products processing (not allowed on P-2, Ag-1 or Ag-2) Centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail market, Sale and service of machinery used in agricultural production, Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production, Kennels commercial, Amusement and recreation facilities (indoor), Automobile sales and rentals, including sales and distribution of automobile parts and supplies, Bars, nightclubs, tavern, business services, catering establishments, convenience stores, data processing facilities, drive-thru facilities, eating establishments, financial institutions, home improvement centers, laboratories (medical), laboratories (research), neighborhood grocery stores, offices (accessory), photographic processing, plant nurseries, retail (accessory), self-storage facilities, trade or convention center, veterinary establishments, Dwellings (owner's or caretaker's, accessory), base yards, Building or similar contracting and home improvement and furnishing services, and materials and equipment sales or distribution; provided incidental storage of materials or equipment is within fully enclosed buildings, Centralized mail and package handling facilities, Food manufacturing and processing, Freight movers, Heavy equipment sales and rentals, Linen suppliers, Manufacturing, processing and packaging (light and general), Motion picture and television production studios, Publishing plants for newspapers, books and magazine, repair establishments (major and minor), storage yards, warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, amusement facilities (outdoor, motorized and not-motorized), day care facilities, hospitals, meeting facilities, prisons, public uses and strucutres, Schools (vocational, technical, industrial, trade), universities, colleges, airports, automobile service stations, car washing (mechanized), commercial parking lots and garages, helistops, joint use of parking facilities, off-site parking facilities, antennas (broadcasting), antennas (receive-only), broadcasting stations, utility installations (type A and B), wind machines, historic structures (use of), joint development,
Sec. 21-3.40 Preservation districts--Purpose and intent.
(a) The purpose of the preservation districts is to preserve and manage major open space and recreation lands
and lands of scenic and other natural resource value.
(b) It is intended that all lands within a state-designated conservation district be zoned P-1 restricted preservation district.-45-
(c) The purpose of creating the F-1 military and federal preservation district is to identify areas in military or federal government use and to permit the full range of military or federal government activities.
(d) Should lands be removed from either the state-designated conservation district or from federal jurisdiction, all uses, structures and development standards shall be as specified for the P-2 general preservation district.
(e) It is also the intent that lands designated urban by the state, but well-suited to the functions of providing visual relief and contrast to the city's built environment or serving as outdoor space for the public's use and enjoyment be zoned P-2 general preservation district. Areas unsuitable for other uses because of topographical considerations related to public health, safety and welfare concerns shall also be placed in this district.
(Added by Ord. 99-12)
Sec. 21-3.40-1 Preservation uses and development standards.
(a) Within the P-1 restricted preservation district, all uses, structures and development standards shall be governed by the appropriate state agencies.
(b) Within an F-1 military and federal preservation district, all military and federal uses and structures shall be permitted.
(c) Within the P-2 general preservation district, permitted uses and structures shall be as enumerated in Table 21-3.
(d) Within the P-2 general preservation district, development standards shall be as enumerated in Table 21-3.1.
(e) Additional Development Standards.
(1) Height. The maximum height may be increased from 15 to 25 feet if height setbacks are
provided.
(2) Height Setbacks. Any portion of a structure exceeding 15 feet shall be set back from every side and rear buildable area boundary line one foot for each two feet of additional height above 15
feet (see Figure 21-3.1).
(Added by Ord. 99-12)
Sec. 21-3.130 Industrial districts--Purpose and intent.
(a) The purpose of the industrial districts is to recognize the importance of industrial uses to the welfare of city residents by providing areas for industrial uses without undue competition from other uses and ensuring compatibility with nonindustrial areas. Typical uses include manufacturing, refining, sorting, processing and storage of materials and products. Limited business activities that directly support the industrial uses or those employed by industries therein are permitted in these districts.
(b) Heavy industrial uses such as refining of petroleum and manufacturing of explosives will only be allowed under certain conditions and in areas well away from other districts.
(c) To minimize potential adverse impacts on property and persons in the same or neighboring districts, standards are established for the more noxious uses permitted in these districts.
(d) The intent of the I-1 limited industrial district is to provide areas for some of the industrial employment and service needs of rural and suburban communities. It is intended to accommodate light manufacturing, including handcrafted goods as well as "high technology industries" such as telecommunications, computer parts manufacturing, and research and development. Uses in this district are limited to those which have few environmental impacts and those which complement the development scale of communities they would serve
Ag-1 and Ag-2 both allow for:
agribusiness activities, (not allowed on either P-2 or I-1)
agricultural products processing, minor (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
agricultural products processing, major (not allowed in P-2, not I-1)
aquaculture, (allowed in P-2, not I-1)
centralized bulk collection, storage and distribution of agricultural products to wholesale and retail markets, (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
composting (major and minor, also allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
Crop production (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
forestry, (allowed in P-2, but not I-1),
open land (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Roadside stands, accessory (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Sale ad service of machinery used in agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Sawmills (not in P-2 or I-1)
Storage and sale of seed, feed, fertilizer and other products essential to agricultural production (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Livestock grazing (allowed in P-2, but not I-1)
Livestock production, minor and major (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Livestock veterinary services (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Plant nurseries (not allowed in P-2, allowed in I-1)
Farm Dwellings (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Group living facilities (not allowed in P-2 or I-1)
Biofuel processing facilities (allowed in P-2, not in I-1)
Resource extraction (allowed in P-2, not in I-1
So... yeah... there is a lot to discuss and understand. Letʻs get together and do it together. And then make sure we have the best showing we have ever had this Wednesday.
Mahalo!
Marti and Shelley.
524-8220
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