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P.O. Box 186 <br /> Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 <br /> 27 June 2002 <br /> Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Chair REcs~i~ <br /> Committee on Planning - gv <br /> Hawaii County Council ~ pro z _ -m <br /> 25 Au uni Street <br /> P aunty Council ~ ` <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Subject: Proposed new Hawaii County General Pdan <br /> Dear Madame Chair and Council Members: <br /> Aloha! As a Native Hawaiian, born and raised in Kaueleau, growing up living the Hawaiian subsistence <br /> lifestyle, which has become increasingly difficult in this day and age, I implore this body to protect the fragment <br /> of natural 'sine and shoreline along the Puna coastline. The area at blessed Oneloa and Ahalanui (now a Hawaii <br /> County Beach Park) has been revered by Hawaiians over time immortal. <br /> <br /> A & O International Corporation, on 494-acres plans to construct a 18-hole golf course, 40-unit lodge, 30 unit <br /> beach club, 125-unit chalets, restaurant, upscale retail complex and numerous onsen (hot bath ponds). Given the <br /> porous geological nature of this 'aina, the opals will filter down severely impacting the warm pond, anchialine <br /> ponds, and the prime fisheries. Known, is the fact that Pohoiki fisheries are the second largest economic <br /> continuance in the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, the fragile ecosystem will be affected with golf course <br /> pesticide runoff, which will destroy all living organisms. All species are dependent upon a clean natural <br /> environment. Nature is interconnected. <br /> This land is zoned `important agriculture' and `extensive agriculture' and it should remain in that land use <br /> classification! Urbanization is incompatible with agriculture lands. <br /> The proposed new Hawaii County General Plan needs to protect the Puna shoreline and accomplish <br /> guardianship of the last enduring Open Space along the Kapoho-Kalapana Highway. <br /> I am not interested doing away with our lifestyle, our environment, and our oceanfront. Tourists want to come <br /> look at something that is natural. The environment should remain natural and pristine. <br /> We want our 'aina intact for our mo'opuna and great mo'opuna. They are our stewards of the 'sine for the <br /> continuum of being Kanaka Maoli. As a Kupuna, I strive to keep the 'aina the way it is. Which is a difficult <br /> task. Malama the 'aina as the 'aina will take care of us. <br /> We don't want new changes; alteration of the 'aina by pouring concrete and asphalt, which is likened to the <br /> horrific sacrilege that the islands of Oahu and Maui have experienced. Much desecration has raped the 'aina <br /> and fisheries. VVe d®a~'t went to sell ®ur berth right f®r pr®gress. <br /> I don't want to see any face changing in Pohoiki. Not only Pohoiki, but also the whole Puna coastline. <br /> Leave the Hawaiians alone, go elsewhere. Land speculators and real estate agents should be ashamed of <br /> themselves; they're only looking out for their `all mighty dollar' . `They don't care about the 'aina and the <br /> people. <br /> @Ve don't want changes in Pohoiki harbor. We don't want pleasure boats because the sea is for the lively hood <br /> of the fisherman. Luxury Fishing boats rape the sea, and make it harder for the local fisherman. Then they have <br /> to go farther out to fish. This should not happen; as this belongs to the local fisherman. <br /> Please no special permits, development agreements to provide A & D International with approval tg Qbliterate <br /> one of the last surviving Hawaiian places. ~oax~~ea. <br /> Mahalo, Le' ani Chow and 'Ghana File No. <br /> _ ~ \ T~ef. 'Pas: . <br /> - <br /> <br />