02-10-2015, 05:40 AM
Not to have an "attitude problem" or anything, but the CDPs already clearly state what development will be allowed where. Reinforcing these with an overall General Plan may be necessary for the overall legislative structure, but it's unlikely that the GP will override any particular CDP requirement.
the creation of CDPs has really helped the communities.
I see the PCDP preventing development. Not sure how this is "really helping", but let's assume it is at least preventing "bad development". Further presume that preventing "bad" development opens the way for "good" development. Now show me one new business that has broken ground (eg, not moving into an existing commercial space) in Puna since the passage of the PCDP. (Partial credit for the Keaau HMSA building; it seems to be mostly a move/consolidation, not "new" like the proverbial Pahoa KTA.)
Speaking of which: I can hardly wait for the HMSA building to open -- it's fully compliant with all stipulations of the PCDP, so the surrounding area should suffer zero side effects, right? Because development plans are so awesome.
the creation of CDPs has really helped the communities.
I see the PCDP preventing development. Not sure how this is "really helping", but let's assume it is at least preventing "bad development". Further presume that preventing "bad" development opens the way for "good" development. Now show me one new business that has broken ground (eg, not moving into an existing commercial space) in Puna since the passage of the PCDP. (Partial credit for the Keaau HMSA building; it seems to be mostly a move/consolidation, not "new" like the proverbial Pahoa KTA.)
Speaking of which: I can hardly wait for the HMSA building to open -- it's fully compliant with all stipulations of the PCDP, so the surrounding area should suffer zero side effects, right? Because development plans are so awesome.