Makawao-Pukalani-Kula Community Plan: 2023 Implementation Status

Status at a Glance

Status by Department and Agency

• 1. Environmental Management0 of 2 actions complete
  • 1Construct a wastewater collection and treatment system for the Waiakoa, Makawao, Pukalani and all new urban developments.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 2Utilize treated effluent for irrigation of farms, golf courses, parks and highway landscaping.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 2. Fire & Public Safety0 of 1 action complete
  • 3Move ambulance service from Kula San to the Kula Fire Station.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 3. Housing & Human Concerns0 of 4 actions complete
  • 4Establish a housing rehabilitation program, including loans, grants and/or technical assistance and community outreach.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 5Provide programs such as home-ownership counseling and self-help housing to enhance home ownership opportunities for Upcountry residents.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 6Explore provisions to provide assisted living services for elderly and physically disadvantaged at Keokea, provided that water is available for farming and for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 7Provide housing opportunities for independent living for Upcountry's elderly within the Kulamalu project Highway and the new Project District 3/Crook Estate in Makawao Town.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 4. Mayor's Office2 of 11 actions complete
  • 8Implement cooperative public and private land use activities (e.g. Hale Mahaolu programs) which address the region's social welfare needs.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 9Encourage the creation of a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands - County Task Force to study and identify opportunities for developing cooperative programs and projects.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 10Support, develop and implement programs to increase demand and reliable supply of locally grown produce to hotels, restaurants, and other visitor industry establishments.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 11Support, develop and implement programs for marketing agricultural products to neighbor island and Pacific Rim basin markets.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 12Promote significant cultural events such as the Makawao Rodeo, Holy Ghost Feast, Obon Festivals, Seabury Hall Craft Fair and Makawao Parade.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 13Study and identify opportunities, including tax incentives, for developing alternative energy sources such as wind, biomass, solar and water driven electricity in the Upcountry region.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 14Schedule public meetings and hearings on days and at times most convenient to the general public. For proposals located within the Makawao Pukalani Kula region, meetings and hearings relating to such proposals shall be held in the Upcountry region.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 15Identify and implement ways to mitigate aircraft noise adversely affects Upcountry's rural residential areas and Haleakala National Park.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 16Assist State and Federal government efforts to prevent establishment and spread of invasive alien species.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 17Seek funding to establish an Upcountry cultural center which will document the rich and diverse heritage of the region. Components of the cultural center should include: (a) A Paniolo museum which documents the rich Paniolo history of Makawao Town; (b) A cultural practices center which documents and perpetuates ancient arts and crafts of the host culture that are unique to the region (e.g. dryland agriculture and adz making); (c) A rural history center which records and promotes the history of Kula, Ulupalakua and other rural settlements which were important in the development of the Upcountry area; and (d) An Upcountry community theater to provide a forum for the practice, preservation and perpetuation of cultural and performing arts.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 18Prepare and implement a public bus or van transportation system plan for the Upcountry area.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 5. Parks2 of 5 actions complete
  • 19Prepare an Upcountry Greenway Master Plan to identify routing alternatives and capital programming requirements for equestrian trails, jogging and walking paths, and bikeways.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 20Expand the developed area at Mayor Eddie Tam Memorial Center to provide for additional parking and recreational facilities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 21Provide public swimming pools in Makawao and Kula.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 22Explore the use of the old Keokea School as a community recreational resource.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 23Establish a regional park of at least 50 acres in the Upcountry region and request necessary funding for the land's condemnation or purchase.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 6. Planning14 of 37 actions complete
  • 24Pursue programs to discourage speculation in agricultural lands including: Land Banking. -Dedication of lands for agricultural use supported by County tax policies and State programs. - County applied subzone provisions in the State Agricultural District which strictly limit certain lands to agricultural uses. - Transfer of development rights (TDRs).Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 25Adopt zoning standards which use varying minimum lot sizes or other means to differentiate rural residential and agricultural land uses; and implement a program to rezone existing pseudo-agricultural subdivisions to the two-acre rural district.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 26Undertake a comprehensive zoning program to implement the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula Community Plan Land Use Map in order to phase out "Interim" zoning within 18 months of the adoption of this plan.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 27Formulate and implement a comprehensive directed and managed growth program, consistent with the adopted Makawao-Pukalani-Kula Community Plan and the Maui County General Plan. This would include methodologies such as rural cluster guidelines, farm trusts, phased development in accordance with available infrastructure, the development of urban growth boundaries, transfer of development rights and open space easements.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 28For areas along the Pukalani Bypass Highway and along Kula Highway, provide for a 50-foot open space buffer (i.e., no structures) on each side of the highway pavement. Vehicular access onto the Pukalani Bypass Highway should be prohibited. Access should be from Makani Road, Makawao Avenue or Haleakala Highway.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 29As a condition of zoning for Hui No'eau property, limit public/quasi-public uses to those uses directly related to art display, education, performance, crafting and ancillary activities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 30Support the project district zoning and commercial development of the old Crook Estate in Makawao as follows: approximately two acres for commercial development along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues to a depth of 200 feet, with the remaining land to be divided between park/open space and elderly housing.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 31Determine the need for an additional school site(s) within the planning region at the time of LUC boundary amendments and/or zoning applications for additional housing projects. Special consideration should be given in this regard to additional housing in Hali'imaile Town.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 32Require the dedication to the County of a 3-acre park at Kealahou at the time of single-family zoning and Rural land use classifications are granted by the Raymond von Tempsky property mauka of Kula Highway.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 33Require that the development and dedication of the 15.01 acre park, and the development of the 5.11 acre public/quasi public area and 5 acre multi family/elderly housing in the vicinity of the proposed Kulamalu development along Kula Highway be undertaken concurrently with the development of the 20 acre commercial site. The commercial site shall be Country Town Business at the time of zoning.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 34Assist State and Federal government efforts to prevent establishment and spread of invasive alien species.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 35Areas designated for multi family use should adhere to the following design guidelines: a. Building heights should combine one and two story structures limited to 35 feet which are compatible with surrounding single family residences; b. Exterior materials should emphasize natural materials such as wood, with earth tone colors; c. Private open spaces should be provided and maintained for each unit; and d. Generously landscaped common areas should be provided.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 36The Rural Kula lands in the Crater Road area shall have one-acre lots with one house per lot.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 37The 3.75 acre DePonte parcel in Keokea shall be Rural with one-acre lots.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 38The approximately 45-acre Gomes/Phillips subdivision shall be Rural with one-half acre lots.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 39The .75 acre Tam parcel between the Lower Kula Road and the Kula Highway shall be accessed only by the Lower Kula Road.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 40The commercial sites for, and adjacent to, the Ulupalakua Ranch Store and the Tedeschi Winery shall be zoned for Country Town Business.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 41The .38 acre parcel which houses Maui Island Real Estate shall be used for "low impact" commercial operations(s) during daylight hours only.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42The 21 acre Malama Pacific property shall have an appropriate buffer and one row of Rural uses on the mauka side.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 43New commercial development along Haleakala Highway in Pukalani should be discouraged out of concern over the impacts on traffic flow and the residential neighborhood. New commercial development along Makawao Avenue in Pukalani should be limited to professional services with minimal traffic and noise impacts.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 44Analyze the zoning and subdivision ordinances to identify amendments which will facilitate and support the maintenance and development of diversified agricultural activities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 45Request a State Department of Agriculture-prepared master plan to support and expand agricultural activities in the Upcountry region.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 46Seek funding to study the development potential of selected low-intensity service industry activities such as retreats, medical services, camps, cultural centers and education programs.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 47Adopt zoning standards that establish varying minimum lot sizes to reflect different rural and agricultural land uses.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 48Utilize the land productivity inventory and assessment (i.e., Land Study Bureau "D" and "E" lands) to identify low productivity lands which may be suitable for housing development. Agricultural productivity criteria should consider agricultural productivity potential under irrigated conditions.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 49Develop guidelines for rural cluster development and planned unit development as part of a comprehensive growth management and open space protection program.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 50Expand and update the County Cultural Resource Management Program to identify significant cultural resources and provide recommendations for their protection and preservation.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 51Develop and adopt an integrated energy functional plan for the County of Maui.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 52Study and identify opportunities for developing alternative energy sources such as wind- and water-derived electricity in the Upcountry region.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 53Develop and adopt guidelines for rural cluster developments.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 54Prepare a progress report five years after the adoption of this plan for review by the public and Maui County Council describing the status of general and community plan implementation and actions taken to comply with same.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 55Formulate and implement a directed and managed growth program, consistent with the adopted Makawao-Pukalani-Kula Community Plan and the Maui County General Plan.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 56Continue the review of and modifications to permit management and processing procedures to improve operational efficiencies of regulatory processes.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 57Continue and expand a pro-active County waste management strategy which includes reduction, recycling and reuse of solid waste and wastewater as major components.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 58Adopt alternative subdivision standards, in regards to roadway widths, street lights, etc., that reflect the rural and agricultural character of the region. Such standards shall provide for sidewalks on one side of the street for County roads within a ¾-mile radius of developed or proposed school sites.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 59Develop alternative subdivision standards for infrastructure which: (a) insure public health, safety and welfare; (b) are consistent with the desired lifestyle of the Native Hawaiian community; and (c) reduce construction costs.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 60Develop appropriate street lighting standards for agricultural and rural areas.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 7. Public Works7 of 21 actions complete
  • 61As a condition of subdivision approval for non-agricultural lots, require that lot owners execute agreements which preclude legal action being brought against nearby farmers on issues relating to agricultural operations/nuisances.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 62Revise the subdivision ordinance to require bona-fide agricultural use for agricultural subdivisions.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 63Maintain Makawao Avenue and Baldwin Avenue as the primary roadways serving Makawao Town center.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64Eliminate as a capital improvement project, the planning, design and funding for the Makena-Ulupalakua connector road.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 65Construct pedestrian, equestrian and bikeway facilities which connect major origin and destination points. Such facilities include: a. Pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway routes which link Makawao Town center, Eddie Tam Memorial Gym, Kalama Intermediate School, and continuing along Makani Road to Haleakala Highway; b. Pedestrian/equestrian/bikeway routes which link Pukalani residential areas with the Pukalani Community Center, Pukalani Elementary School, and the Pukalani Terrace Center, along Pukalani Street from Haleakala Highway to the Pukalani Country Club, with a future extension to the Kulamalu project; and c. Pedestrian/bikeway route along the Pukalani Bypass and Kula Highway from Makani Road to Ulupalakua.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 66Provide continuous sidewalks and encourage protective overhangs along Baldwin and Makawao Avenues.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 67Provide continuous sidewalks along Lower Kula road within Waiakoa Village, from the Kula Community Center to Calasa Road.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 68Develop and implement alternate rural standards for public facilities and privately sponsored building improvements, roadways and subdivisions.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 69Improve the safety of Omaopio and Pulehu Roads.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 70Establish an additional roadway connection to Haleakala Highway from Pukalani Terrace through the 65 acre single-family area located north of and adjacent to the existing Pukalani Terrace residential subdivision. The alignment of this new roadway shall not displace existing residences.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 71Provide roadway shoulder improvements to improve bicycling safety, but do not detract from the rural atmosphere.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 72Provide safe bicycle routes along Makani Road from Makawao through the new Pukalani Terrace subdivision and along Kula Highway from Makani Road to Keokea.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 73Prepare an Upcountry master plan for equestrian trails, bikeways and pedestrianways, including a capital improvements program which can be funded by Federal, State and County monies.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 74Prepare a roadway master plan for the Upcountry region, including the development of appropriate road standards for rural areas.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 75Establish a "park and ride" site(s) in the Upcountry area. Sites should be identified to facilitate carpooling to Wailuku-Kahului and to Kihei-Makena.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 76Improve Kealaloa Avenue, particularly at its intersection with Haleakala Highway, to facilitate movement of heavy weight vehicles. Once such improvements are constructed, heavy weight vehicles providing service to Haleakala Dairy and Ranch shall be prohibited access from Makawao Avenue and Lower Kealaloa Avenue. Any improvements shall preserve the scenic qualities of the route to the greatest extent possible.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 77Adopt standards and regulations for the use of solar water heating, low flush toilets and other conservation fixtures in new building construction.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 78Use energy efficient street lights and develop appropriate street lighting standards for agricultural and rural areas.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 79Rewrite the existing Maui County Building Code and subdivision code to reduce home construction costs in rural and remote areas and to ensure that development is compatible with the Upcountry area.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 80Consider development of rules which would allow the use of house trailers for temporary residential use while construction of permanent residence is in progress. Such use would be allowed only for a period of (2) two years from issuance of the building permit.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 81Explore modifications to building and subdivision codes and standards such as minimum lot sizes, and compact parking ratios which will reduce the ultimate cost of housing.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 8. Transportation2 of 2 actions complete
  • 82Establish a "park and ride" site(s) in the Upcountry area. Sites should be identified to facilitate carpooling to Wailuku-Kahului and to Kihei-Makena.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 83Prepare and implement a public bus or van transportation system plan for the Upcountry area.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 9. Water1 of 9 actions complete
  • 84Provide incentives for water conservation practices.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 85Provide tax and/or water rate incentives for construction of agricultural water storage facilities.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 86Implement a water conservation and education program.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 87Increase catchment efficiency and storage capacity on the upper Kula line to achieve a 4 mgd sustained delivery to farms and residences.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 88Increase deliverable capacity of the lower Kula line to 7.5 mgd and extend the line to Keokea to serve Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 89Systematically improve and upgrade the existing water delivery system.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 90Increase the pumping capacity from low cost sources to upper areas to supplement the surface water supply.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 91Develop and execute an agreement which ensures the County, long-term rights to water from the lowest cost sources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 92Conduct a groundwater development feasibility study for the Upcountry region.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 10. State, Federal, Other1 of 9 actions complete
  • 93Provide additional elementary schools, as required and establish a student enrollment limit of 700 for each school.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 94Provide a new intermediate school when enrollment at Kalama Intermediate School reaches 1,200. The new intermediate school would serve students from Pukalani and Kula, with Kalama Intermediate School serving students from Makawao and Haiku.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 95Construct permanent school buildings to replace existing temporary classrooms.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 96Give priority consideration to the "no-build" alternative of the proposed Upcountry-Kihei Highway. If built, establish an alignment for the Upcountry-Kihei Connector road which provides a connection to Haleakala Highway near its intersection with Hali'imaile Road.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 97Prohibit vehicular access onto the Pukalani Bypass Highway. Access should be from Makani Road, Makawao Avenue or Haleakala Highway.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 98Conduct a regional land resource assessment to identify areas suitable for revegetation and reforestation with native plant species.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 99Implement a forest planting program to achieve a goal of an additional 10,000 acres of forested land to enhance the Makawao-Pukalani-Kula region's natural environment (e.g., watershed recharge, soil erosion mitigation). Encourage agencies and educational institutions to increase instructional programs in organic farming and integrated pest management.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 100Explore the establishment of general hospital services at Kula San Hospital.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 101Develop an upcountry public safety center centrally located in Pukalani which will provide facilities for comprehensive health and emergency services, and a police substation.Reported as “In progress”In Progress