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June 2002 <br /> Sobby Jean ~eithead -Todd, Chair Planning Committee <br /> County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Milo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> <br /> ' PAX 808- 961-8912 <br /> T~STIINIONY IN SUP9~O~T OF <br /> 4iA10Ve411 COUNTY CaEN~IZAI- PI-AN f~EVISIONS <br /> SURI~Of2°TINCa OPEN SPACE J4T KOHe4NAIKl . <br /> near Chair Leithead-Todd and Members of the Planning Committee, <br /> ...Please support Mayor Kim and Planning ®~rector, Chris Yuen's. recommendation to <br /> amend the County General Plan to place the shoreline at Kohanaiki into the Open Space desig- <br /> nation. As a member of the community that uses this area for surfing, fishing and camping., I <br /> support the efforts to protect Kohanaiki from the impacts ~f exclusive /resort development <br /> along the coast for the following reasons: <br /> 1. This area is rich in native Hawaiian cultural sites including village areas, sacred/ <br /> ceremonial areas, anchialine ponds, wetlands and trails as well as habitat for endan- <br /> gered plants, birds and reef fish. <br /> 2. The land is adjacent to the Kaloko Honokohau National Park and -portion of it has <br /> been designated to be within the Congressionally Authorized Park ooundaries. <br /> 3. The local community as well as visitors enjoy the beach and coastal area as a prime <br /> surfing, fishing, day use and camping spot. <br /> 4. The Kohanaiki 'Ghana, Na Keiki He'e Nalu and the Kona community have demon- <br /> strated commitment to stewardship of the natural and cultural resources for over 11 <br /> years, providing bathrooms and trash pick u~ . beach clean ups, trail and pond resto- <br /> ration projects. <br /> Thank you for considering a positive vote for Open Space along the coast at Kohanaiki and for <br /> supporting 13iB1 f#163 <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br />