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~ ~ <br /> II <br /> Property h'lanac~emen4 Division <br /> JULY 2 0 0 2 :~>>}~3.::~E~-. ~ _ <br /> r` <br /> Sobby Jean Leithead -Todd, Chair Planning Committee <br /> County Council <br /> <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> FAX 808- 961-8912 <br /> T~STII?/IIONI( IIV SWPPOI~1° <br /> ~9AWAI9 COI~lVT1s ~~iV~liL PLAN ~S~OISI®NS <br /> Sl.lPPOt2TINEs ~3P'~!~ SP~C~ AT 64QIHANAIKI <br /> Dear Chair Leithead-Todd and Members of the Planning Committee, <br /> Please. support Mayor Kim and Planning D~~ ctor, Chris Yuen's recommendation to <br /> amend the County C3eneral 'flan to place the shore ine at Kohanaiki into the Open Space desig- <br /> nation. As a member of the community that uses t is area for surfing, fishing and camping, <br /> support the efforts to protect Kohanaiki from the im~act° ~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 Hongkohau National Park and - oortion 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 prima <br /> surfing, fishing, day use and camping shot. <br /> The Kohanaiki `Ghana, Na Keiki He'e Nplu and the Kona community have demon- <br /> strated commitment to stewardship of t~e natural and cultural resources for over 11 <br /> years, providing bathrooms and trash pi k 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 Sill #163 ~ w . <br /> ~ <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br />