02-03-2015, 07:27 PM
I don't live in HPP, but as you mentioned, many of the issues you raised are common to most of the Puna subdivisions, so let me take the first crack at this. But let me start by saying if you're expecting logic or fairness on this issue, you're going to be sadly disappointed.
The subdivision roads are privately owned, publicly accessible roads because way-back-when the County figured that no one would ever live here, so they approved these developments without requiring that the roads meet county standards. The window to make them gated roads has closed. And yes, police can pursue you on the private roads and can issue tickets on them (in most cases).
Roads must be brought up to County standards before they can be considered for County acquisition. However, the County doesn't have enough money to handle all the obligations it already has, so there is no incentive to take on new obligations, like roads. And its a moot point because most subdivisions don't have the funds to being the roads into compliance anyway...
How do we benefit by having private roads? We don't (tho some may argue we benefit since our property prices are lower due to the substandard nature of our roads)
As to your final question, I'll leave that to someone with more HPP-specific knowledge. I will say, however, that in my experience HPP's roads are better than most of the subdivisions I've visited.
The subdivision roads are privately owned, publicly accessible roads because way-back-when the County figured that no one would ever live here, so they approved these developments without requiring that the roads meet county standards. The window to make them gated roads has closed. And yes, police can pursue you on the private roads and can issue tickets on them (in most cases).
Roads must be brought up to County standards before they can be considered for County acquisition. However, the County doesn't have enough money to handle all the obligations it already has, so there is no incentive to take on new obligations, like roads. And its a moot point because most subdivisions don't have the funds to being the roads into compliance anyway...
How do we benefit by having private roads? We don't (tho some may argue we benefit since our property prices are lower due to the substandard nature of our roads)
As to your final question, I'll leave that to someone with more HPP-specific knowledge. I will say, however, that in my experience HPP's roads are better than most of the subdivisions I've visited.