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0 = Does Not Meet Any Requirement <br /> 2 = Unclear Information <br /> CRITERIA 1 SCORING: 4 = Partially Meets Requirements <br /> 6 = Meets All Requirements <br /> 8 = Exceeds All Requirements <br /> Criteria 1: Assesses whether the land or property entitlements meets the purposes of Public Access, <br /> Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund,pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Hawaii <br /> County Code 1983 (2005 Edition). <br /> A. Public outdoor recreation and education,including access to beaches and <br /> mountains <br /> > Provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of <br /> the County <br /> ➢ Maintain the natural beauty of recreation areas <br /> ➢ Provide a diversity of environments for active and passive pursuits <br /> B. Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites <br /> > Protect,restore,and enhance the sites,buildings,and objects of significant <br /> historical and cultural importance to Hawai`i <br /> ➢ Appropriate access to significant historic sites,buildings,and objects of public <br /> interest could be made available <br /> ➢ Possesses and unusual richness and diversity of archeological and biological <br /> features <br /> C. Protection of natural resources,including buffer zones <br /> ➢ Protect and conserve the natural resources from undue exploitation,encroachment and <br /> damage <br /> > Protect and promote the prudent use of Hawai`i's unique,fragile,and significant <br /> environmental and natural resources <br /> ➢ Protect rare or endangered species and habitats native to Hawaii <br /> ➢ Define the most desirable use of land within the County that achieves an <br /> ecological balance providing residents and visitors the quality of life and an <br /> environment in which the natural resources of the island are viable and <br /> sustainable <br /> ➢ Maintain and,if feasible,improve the existing environmental quality of the <br /> island <br /> D. Protection of forests,beaches,coastal areas,natural beauty,and agricultural lands <br /> ' Protect,preserve and enhance the quality of areas endowed with natural beauty, <br /> including the quality of coastal scenic resources <br /> ➢ Protect scenic vistas and view planes from becoming obstructed <br /> > Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy <br /> natural and scenic beauty <br /> ➢ Identify,protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of <br /> Hawai`i <br /> > Preserve the agricultural character of the island <br /> E. Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply <br /> ➢ Protect and effectively manage Hawai'i's watersheds,riparian areas,ground water, and <br /> coastal environment. <br /> ITotal (40) Criteria 1 <br /> (Revised 11/5/18) Page 2 of 3 <br />