Section 15-217-83 - Master plan(a) Purpose. The provisions of this section is intended to provide for a flexible approach to development, encourage investment in new development and commitment to the master planning of large land holdings. A further purpose of this section is to derive public benefits, such as reserved housing, public parking, 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 five acres are eligible to apply for a master plan permit.(c) Contents. A master plan permit may authorize only the following: (1) A development approval period up to ten years;(2) The provision of reserved housing outside of the mauka area; and(3) Public facilities, beyond that required by the mauka area plan or the mauka area rules, including, but not limited to, parks and open space, public infrastructure, and public art.(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 mauka area plan and mauka area rules; and(2) That the master plan will either enhance or provide necessary public facilities, as provided for in section 15-217-83(f) (master plan).(e) 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 approval timeframe;(3) Proposed number, location, type and size of reserved housing;(4) Proposed public facility improvements; and(5) Such other information as may be required by the executive director or authority.(f) Public facilities. All public facilities above those required by these rules and other administrative rules of the Hawaii community development authority may be voluntarily offered by the master plan applicant.(g) Time extension. The authority may authorize a master plan approval time extension for up to a five-year time period. A maximum of two time extensions may be authorized. [Eff NOV 11 2011 ] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-7, 206E-33)