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HANALEI, KAUA‘I
County of Kaua‘iDepartment of Parks and Recreation
COMMUNITY MEETING | NOVEMBER 17, 2015
BLACK POT BEACH PARK MASTER PLAN
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MEETING OBJECTIVES
Explain the project scope and planning process What is the purpose and goals of the master plan? What is the planning area? What is the process to prepare the master plan?
Share information about what we’ve done to-date Who have we already talked to? What do we think we know?
Make sure we’ve identified and understand the priority issues and concerns
Take in input about issues and concerns
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
What is the purpose and goals for the master plan?
What is the planning area?What is the process to prepare the master plan?
What have we done so far?
What have we learned?
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PROJECT TEAM
County Council
Department of Parks and Recreation
Lenny Rapoza, William Trugillo,
Nancy McMahonHHF Planners
Scott Ezer, Rick Quinn, Corlyn Orr, Ronald Sato
Johanna Ventura
community support
Esaki Consulting
1. topo. survey2. shoreline survey3. prelim. engineering
Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i
archaeological inventory
survey
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PROJECT CONTEXT One of three county-owned beach parks on
Hanalei Bay Per the Kaua‘i Parks and Recreation Master Plan
(2013) Hanalei District has had relatively rapid
population growth Resident population increased 69% since 1990,
from 4,631 residents in 1990 to 7,828 residents in 2010
3,007 households and 2,167 visitor units in 2010
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PROJECT PURPOSE Convene a public planning process to develop a long-term
plan for the future expansion of Black Pot Beach Park Chart a comprehensive framework that provides clear direction
for park use and expansion over the next 20+ years Identify priority improvements and program elements within
the expanded park
• A master plan is a guiding document, not regulatory• Describes existing conditions and trends• Documents community needs, values, long-term vision and
future goals• Provides planning guidance and a long-term conceptual
plan• Prioritizes actions for implementation • Educates and assists decision-makers to allocate funding
and resources
FUNCTIONS OF A MASTER PLAN
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GOALS FOR THE MASTER PLAN
Existing 2.4-acre beach park
Improve management and protection of the resource Ensure that investments for park expansion and new
facilities are strategic and cost-effective Improve the user experience and user safety Resolve conflicts among the different recreational
interests
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KAUA‘I PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN (2013)
Mission Statement
“Enhancing Kaua‘i’s special character and quality of life by caring for our parks and providing well-maintained facilities and diverse recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.
Recommendations specific to Black Pot Beach Park
While developing island-wide recreational resources, respect the wishes of residents to retain their way of life and the quality of the environmentExpand the mauka boundaries of Black Pot Beach Park
Upgrade comfort station and wastewater system
Consider physical improvements or operational solutions to address parking demand
Prepare a community-based master plan and management plan that addresses: park uses, the layout of activity areas, wastewater issues, vehicular circulation/parking, and park expansion
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PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES
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PARCEL OWNERSHIP
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PLANNING PROCESS
• Obtain necessary project funding and permit approvals
IMPLEMENTATION
• Conceptual master plan documentation
5. DOCUMENT FINAL PLAN
• Draft plan report and implementing strategy (phasing, cost schedule)
4. REFINE DRAFT PLAN
• Identification of the preferred alternative
3. CONFIRM PREFERRED PLAN
• Analysis of planning options
2. ANALYZE CONCEPTUAL PLAN ALTERNATIVES
• Background research
• Existing conditions inventory
1. EDUCATE THE PLANNERS
Site visit / Interviews
CAC meetingFocus group
meetingsAgency briefing
COMMUNITY MEETING
CAC meeting
CAC meetingCouncil briefing
Community meeting
Council briefing
April 2015 November 2015
February 2016
May 2016 August 2016
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SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS• Resource is a community
gathering place and recreational hub for residents
• Current usage exceeds capacity of existing facilities• Hanalei Pier and other
North Shore beaches are popular visitor attractions
• Facility improvements and better management are needed to address increased park usage and to care for the resource
How will the plan address the diverse park users? Fishermen are frustrated with the condition of Weke
Ramp Surfers have convenient beach access Swimmers and families enjoy the beach Kayakers, paddlers and boaters use the river Canoe club does not have a long-term lease DLNR manages boat mooring in the bay DLNR and county agencies regulate commercial
activities (boat tours, kayak rentals, surf schools, special events, tour buses, vendors)
Special events overwhelm the local community Conflicts between commercial activities and local
users
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FOCUS GROUP PRIORITIES• Boat ramp and trailer parking• Parking • Bathrooms• Designated loading/unloading
areas• Picnic and camping areas
Picnic and camping sites are in high demand
Cars on the beach block accessWeke Ramp only usable to small vessels
Toilets overflow frequently
Passenger loading
Urgent need for park maintenance
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STATE AND COUNTY LAWS: DRIVING AND PARKING ON THE BEACHHawai‘i Administrative RulesHAR 13.221 "Unencumbered public lands" mean any
lands defined as public lands by section 171-2, HRS, and which have not been: (1) Set aside for any purpose, by statute, executive order or otherwise, to a governmental agency, or (2) Encumbered by lease, license, permit, easement or otherwise issued by the department. Unencumbered public lands include, but are not limited to, beach and coastal areas, submerged lands, and mountainous non-forest reserve, wildlife, or park areas (hereinafter called the "premises")
HAR 13.221.26 (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on
the premises except for roads, trailers, or tracks designated or provided for vehicular use.
HAR 13.221.26 (b) No person shall park or leave unattended
a motor vehicle which blocks or prohibits entry onto any road, trail, track or beach access on the premises.
Kaua‘i County OrdinanceSec. 22-12. Use of Motor Vehicles on Beaches. Purpose is “to prevent persons from using
beaches of the County of Kaua‘i as race tracks for motor vehicles…..This Article is not meant to prevent people from driving motor vehicles on beaches to transport people or supplies for picnicking, fishing, camping, or swimming…..”(Ord. 386, June 9, 1980)
Sec. 22-12.3 Unlawful to Drive Motor Vehicles on Beaches. No person shall drive any motor vehicle
upon any beach of the County of Kaua‘i, except to transport persons or supplies for picnicking, fishing, camping, or swimming. Driving a motor vehicle back and forth or racing on a beach shall be considered a prima facie violation of this Article.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUP ACTIVITY1. Decide as a group:
What is the preferred location for parking?
How many parking stalls? How should the parking
layout be arranged?
2. Designate a group reporter to share the group’s findingsReconvene at 8:00 pm
NOTES: Black dashed line shows
the boundaries of the proposed park and expansion area
Typical parking stall dimension is 9’ x 18’
Be creative. The only rules are: Work together Respect different opinions Give others space to speak
