HAR §15-215-82. Master plan

(a) Purpose. The provisions of this section are intended to encourage investment in new development and commitment to the comprehensive planning of large land holdings. A further purpose of this section is to derive public benefits, such as reserved housing, open space, public parking, mobility hubs, off-site infrastructure and other public facilities from master plan developers, in exchange for greater development flexibility for a specified period. (b) Applicability. Developers of project sites [over] exceeding twenty acres in T3 [general urban,] mixed-use, T4 general urban [center], and T5 urban center [high intensity] zones are eligible to apply for a master plan permit. (c) Submittal requirements. Each master plan permit application shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Plans and supporting information sufficient to clearly indicate the pattern and implications of development within the master plan area; (2) Proposed development phasing and timeframe; (3) Proposed number, location, type and size of reserved housing; (4) Proposed public facility improvements; (5) A thoroughfare plan that ensures adequate connectivity within the master plan area. The thoroughfare plan shall provide information on appropriate street types within the master plan area. Continuous street connections within the master plan area shall be provided at least every 1,200 feet; and (6) Such other information as may be required by the executive director or authority. (d) Findings. The authority shall make the following findings of fact, [in order] to approve a master plan permit: (1) That the master plan implements and is consistent with the [KMP] Kalaeloa master plan and Kalaeloa [CDD] community development district rules; and §15-215-83 215-101 (2) That the master plan will either enhance or provide required public facilities, as provided for in section 15-215-64 (dedication of public facilities). (e) Public facilities. All public facilities above those required by these rules and other administrative rules of the authority may be voluntarily offered by the master plan applicant. (f) Effective period and time extension: (1) A master plan may be granted an effective period of up to ten years; and (2) The authority may authorize two [time extension] extensions, of five years each[.], for a total maximum duration of twenty years. (f) Expiration. At least 120 days prior to the expiration of a master plan permit, the applicant shall submit a reconciliation of all master plan obligations to the executive director. The authority may approve a closing agreement that survives the expiration of the master plan, until any remaining unsatisfied obligations are completed. [Eff 10/27/12; am and comp ] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)