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~ . <br /> - <br /> JULY 2 0 0 ~ - <br /> sur~{z r~~~~^ <br /> Sobby Jean Leithead -`Todd, Chair Manning Committee <br /> County Council <br /> <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> 1=AX 808- 961-8912 <br /> T~STiIlll®Nl( 8N S~PP®Ft~' <br /> - tiAVYAIi COt3'NTY t9EN~~AL Pt_AIV RI=i/9Sl®NS <br /> Sl1P~TII~G Ol~N SP C~ K®fiANAIF61 <br /> Dear Chair Leithead-"odd and (Members of the Plarhning Committee, <br /> Please. support Nlayor Kim and Planning ®~r~ctor, 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 im~actc ~f exclusive /resort development <br /> along the coast for the following reasons: <br /> 1. This area is rich In naive ~lawaiian Cul$a~ral Si$eS InClUding Village arias, 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 Honolkohau 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 prime <br /> surfing, fishing, day use and camping shot. <br /> 4. T'he Kohanaiki 'Ghana, R1a Keiki He'e N lu and the Kona community have demon- <br /> strated commitment to stewardship oft a natural and cultural resources for over 11 <br /> years, providing bathrooms arBd 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 X163 <br /> Sincerely, ff <br /> <br />