Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan: 2023 Implementation Status

Status at a Glance

Status by Department and Agency

• 1. Environmental Management1 of 4 actions complete
  • 1Develop and implement a comprehensive waste management and recycling plan for the region.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 2Explore feasibility of extending sewer service to unserviced areas as part of comprehensive sewer system planning.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 3Investigate the feasibility of constructing a waste water treatment facility for Central Maui area to service the future needs of population growth. Locations to be investigated include the airport area, the Puunene sugar mill area, and other areas east of Kuihelani Highway. Site conditions to be evaluated shall include, but not be limited to, potential odor problems with surrounding neighborhoods, corrosive environments, effluent disposal, groundwater contamination and project costs.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 4As part of a County-wide waste management study, pursue the feasibility of utilizing resource recovery systems.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 2. Fire & Public Safety0 of 1 action complete
  • 5Study the feasibility of establishing fire and police protection facilities in the proposed Project Districts within the region.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 3. Housing & Human Concerns1 of 2 actions complete
  • 6Develop a comprehensive housing strategy for low and moderate income groups involving government and private industry cooperation that provides an adequate supply of housing for the various strata of income. This approach would combine the resources of Federal, State, County, and private enterprise to improve the availability of rental and ownership housing targeted to various need groups. Anti-speculation and specification of a percentage of low and moderate income units in major projects are tools which should be considered as part of an overall housing program.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 7Develop programs to encourage housing rehabilitation in older residential areas. This would designate target areas where low interest loans, grants and flexible code regulations not related to public health, safety and welfare would be available to homeowners.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 4. Management0 of 2 actions complete
  • 8Develop and adopt an integrated energy functional plan for the County of Maui, including but not limited to, strategies for energy conservation, reuse of treated waste water, recycling, reduction in the use of fossil fuels, public education and awareness, and other strategies and actions related to transportation and utilities, housing, environment, urban design and economic activity.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 9Identify energy saving measures for all community buildings and facilities.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
• 5. Mayor's Office2 of 5 actions complete
  • 10Facilitate public access to information through the use of computers, microfiche/microfilm readers, and other tutorial services in County agencies.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 11Maintain the War Memorial Complex for public parking and recreational use only.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 12Place high priority on the planning, design and construction of a multi-level parking facility at the Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot with potential opportunities for mixed use development, such as residential, commercial, park and other public uses.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 13Prepare and implement, as soon as possible, a plan for a multi-purpose community center in the planning district and the upgrading of the Kahului Community Center.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 14Establish an additional government complex with adequate public parking in a central location.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 6. Parks0 of 6 actions complete
  • 15Undertake a site selection study for a permanent fairgrounds site that encourages year-round use.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 16Undertake a regional park master plan study to identify the needs and potential sites for expanded passive and active recreational uses in the planning region.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 17Prepare and implement, as soon as possible, a plan for a major regional multi-purpose center to service the entire planning district.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 18Investigate the need for an additional community center in Kahului and/or the upgrading and expansion of the existing Kahului Community Center.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 19Update and implement a plan for Keopuolani Park.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 20Incorporate a landscape planting master in the update and implementation of the Keopuolani Park Plan.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 7. Planning7 of 19 actions complete
  • 21Prepare 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 Plan and Community Plan implementation and actions taken to comply with same.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 22Develop, compile and disseminate information on new energy technologies, policies, and programs relevant to the community's economy and environment.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 23Establish a Service Business/Residential (SBR) zoning district to implement the Community Plan policies.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 24Amend the County's Subdivision ordinance to allow for the long term subleasing of portions of large agricultural parcels for diversified agricultural uses without requiring subdivision.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 25Formulate and adopt a regional landscape planting master plan, including standards for implementation in conjunction with private and public projects.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 26Update the County Cultural Resources Management Plan to further identify specific and significant cultural resources in the region and provide strategies for preservation and enhancement.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 27Develop procedures and regulations to streamline government review and approval for housing projects. This should result in cost reductions by expediting the time required for implementation.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 28Streamline the land use, building permit and subdivision processes through means such as consolidated public hearings and concurrent processing of applications.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 29Adopt a beach-mountain access dedication ordinance pursuant to Chapter 46, HRS. This should be done as part of an island-wide comprehensive mountain and beach access study.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 30Evaluate and modify present zoning and subdivision ordinances to incorporate the land use and design guidelines as well as other recommendations incorporated herein.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 31Re-evaluate the composition, role and boundaries of the Wailuku Redevelopment Agency to support its mission for the revitalization and enhancement of this district and explore ways to coordinate planning for Wailuku Town.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 32Formulate special plans and studies to implement recommendations of the Community Plan. These would include water development and distribution, housing, local and regional circulation, drainage, solid waste and recycling, sewage disposal and treatment, human services, recreation, public safety and other special plans and studies as required.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 33Initiate a study of minimum lot sizes in agricultural zones which will encourage viable farm operations and discourage conversion to other uses.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 34Establish zoning district classifications to implement the land use recommendations in the Community Plan, including but not limited to Service Business/Single Family Residential (SBR), Business/Multi-Family (BMF) and Business/Industrial (BI).Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 35Establish a direct control overlay district at Kahului Airport in order to ensure use compatibility and appropriate design and construction standards.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 36Develop and adopt an integrated energy functional plan for the County of Maui, including but not limited to, strategies for energy conservation, reuse of treated waste water, recycling, reduction in the use of fossil fuels, public education and awareness, and other strategies and actions related to transportation and utilities, housing, environment, urban design and economic activity.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 37Identify energy saving measures for all community buildings and facilities.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 38Implement a unified landscape planting theme along Ka'ahumanu Avenue from Kahului to Wailuku and along other major public roadways.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 39Establish a Wailuku Town Design District with adopted design guidelines.Reported as “Completed”Completed
• 8. Police0 of 1 action complete
  • 40Study the feasibility of establishing fire and police protection facilities in the proposed Project Districts within the region.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
• 9. Public Works15 of 34 actions complete
  • 41Maintain drainage ways, swales and spillways.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42aUpdate and implement the Department of Transportation's Maui Long Range Planning Study: Islandwide Plan and other traffic master plans to implement the Community Plan. The improvements to the regional roadway network should include but not be limited to the following:Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42bMaui Lani: Extend Lono Avenue, Kamehameha Avenue, and Onehee Street into the Maui Lani Project District.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42cMaui Lani: Provide interconnections with the Maui Lani roadway Highway, Honoapiilani Highway, and Waiale Drive in order to provide maximum flexibility for the additional traffic to be generated by Maui Lani and to reduce its impact on adjoining existing neighborhoods.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42dMaui Lani: The Lono Avenue extension should procede the Kamehameha Avenue and Onehee extensions. If Maui Lani does not proceed in a timely manner, the County should proceed with the Lono Avenue extension.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42eMaui Lani: Upgrade Mahalani Street, Kamehameha Avenue, Onehee Avenue and Lono Avenue to County collector road standards.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42fMaui Lani: Plan the Maui Lani Parkway as an arterial road.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42gKahului: Improve Dairy Road between Kuihelani Highway and Keolani Place.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42hKahului: Improve major intersections to accommodate increased traffic volumes, including turning lanes, signals, and other improvements, including but not limited to the corridors of Kamehameha, Puunene and Wakea Avenues.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42iKahului: Improve existing roadway systems within the Kahului Light Industrial area and accessing Kahului Airport to facilitate egress/ingress and to provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42jKahului: Improve Lower Main Street.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42kWailuku: Establish additional major routes between Kahului and Wailuku by utilizing the major road systems of the Maui Lani and C. Brewer Project Districts with connections to Honopiilani and Kuihelani Highways and Waiale Road.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42lWailuku: Extend Mahalani Street as a through connection between Kaahumanu Avenue and Waiale Road. This extension shall be preceded by or developed concurrently with a second roadway access to Maui Memorial Hospital.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42mWailuku: Establish a new Wailuku through road connecting Honoapiilani and Kahekili Highways, utilizing the existing Waiale Road right-of-way, the old cane haul road, as well as the major roads in the Piihana Project District.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42nWailuku: Establish a new access road to serve the existing and proposed golf courses to alleviate through traffic in Waihe'e town.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 42oWailuku: Provide left turn lanes on Lower Main Street between Mill Street and Waiale Drive.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 42pWailuku: Facilitate or expedite the connection of Waiale Drive to Kuikahi Drive.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42qWailuku: Improve Waiale Drive and plan for a future connection to the Honoapiilani Highway south of Waikapu.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 42rOther: Acquire and maintain Waiko Road as public vehicular right-of-way.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42sOther: In addition to other roadway improvements, implement other alternatives for improving traffic circulation in the region through signalization, one-way streets, prohibiting on-street parking and heavy-weight vehicles, and establishing time controls.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 42tOther: Provide a second roadway access connecting to the Maui Memorial Hospital.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 43Provide incentives to promote the use of alternative energy sources.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 44Develop procedures and regulations to streamline government review and approval for housing projects. This should result in cost reductions by expediting the time required for implementation.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 45Revise zoning, building and housing codes to allow for specialized elderly housing projects.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 46Provide a second roadway access to Maui Memorial Hospital. This access should precede or be concurrent with the extension of Mahalani Street.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 47Streamline the land use, building permit and subdivision processes through means such as consolidated public hearings and concurrent processing of applications.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 48Update and implement a drainage master plan for the planning region.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 49Adopt standards and regulations for the use solar heating, low flush toilets and other conservation fixtures in new building construction.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 50Develop incentives and requirements for energy efficient building design and site development practices through various approaches, including modifications to building codes and zoning and subdivision ordinances.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 51Establish ordinances to designate heavy weight commercial traffic routes to relieve traffic impacts on residential neighborhoods and the traditional town center.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 52Study traffic patterns and circulation at intersections adjacent to school sites prior to road construction to ensure safe access.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 53Implement the Department of Transportation Bikeway Master Plan and the County Bikeway Plan.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 54Implement related actions specified in the Transportation section of the Community Plan related to roadways, pedestrian and bikeway improvements.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 55Provide pedestrian and bicyclist amenities within Wailuku Town, including shaded rest stops, bicycle parking, trash receptacles and public restroom facilities.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
• 10. Water1 of 4 actions complete
  • 56Update the County's Water Use and Development Plan and estimated water use for the Wailuku-Kahului region.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 57Prepare or update a water improvement master plan for the Wailuku-Kahului region to be incorporated as functional component of the Community Plan.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 58Provide incentives for water and energy conservation practices.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 59Plan and construct water system improvements, including additional source, transmission, and storage capabilities.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
• 11. State, Federal, Other6 of 18 actions complete
  • 60Acquire a minimum of 10 acres of land for expansion of Maui Memorial Hospital as soon as possible.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 61Study circulation patterns at school sites.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 62Re-establish school bus routes and stops to minimize impacts on residential neighborhoods and provide sheltered stops where appropriate.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 63Study traffic patterns and circulation at intersections adjacent to school sites prior to road construction, to ensure safe access.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 64aUpdate and implement the Department of Transportation's Maui Long Range Planning Study: Islandwide Plan and other traffic master plans to implement the Community Plan. The improvements to the regional roadway network should include but not be limited to the following: Maui Lani: Provide interconnections with the Maui Lani roadway network to Kuihelani Highway, Honoapi'ilani Highway, and Waiale Drive in order to provide maximum flexibility for the additional traffic to be generated by Maui Lani and to reduce its impact on adjoining existing neighborhoods.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64bKahului: Improve major intersections to accommodate increased traffic volumes, including turning lanes, signals, and other improvements, including but not limited to the corridors of Kamehameha, Pu'unene and Wakea Avenues.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 64cKahului: Construct the planned Airport Access Road.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64dKahului: Improve existing roadway systems within the Kahului Light Industrial area and accessing Kahului Airport to facilitate egress/ingress and to provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 64eKahului: Improve Kahului Beach Road between Ka'ahumanu Avenue and Waiehu Beach Road/Lower Main Street.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64fWailuku: Establish additional major routes between Kahului and Wailuku by utilizing the major road systems of the Maui Lani and C. Brewer Project Districts with connections to Honoapi'ilani and Kuihelani Highways and Waiale Road.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 64gOther: Improve Honoapi'ilani Highway south of Kuihelani Highway.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64hOther: Improve Kuihelani Highway from Pu'unene Avenue to the future Maui Lani Parkway and plan for the continuation of such improvemments to Honoapi'ilani Highway.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64iOther: Plan and construct a Pu'unene Bypass that would connect the Mokulele Highway and Kuihelani Highway and continue to Ka'ahumanu Avenue, via the future Maui Lani Parkway.Reported as “Not Begun”Not Begun
  • 64jOther: Plan and implement improvements to Ka'ahumanu Avenue as soon as possible.Reported as “Completed”Completed
  • 64kOther: In addition to other roadway improvements, implement other alternatives for improving traffic circulation in the region through signalization, one-way streets, prohibiting on-street parking and heavy-weight vehicles, and establishing time controls.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 65Implement the State Department of Transportation Bikeway Master Plan and the County Bikeway Plan.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing
  • 66Implement a unified landscape planting theme along Ka'ahumanu Avenue from Kahului to Wailuku and along other major public roadways.Reported as “In progress”In Progress
  • 67Implement related actions specified in the Transportation section of the Community Plan related to roadways, pedestrian and bikeway improvements.Reported as “Ongoing”Ongoing