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Aloha Mr. Chairman and County Commission Members My name is Stanley Bond and I am the park's Resource Manager here representing Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. As ou are aware Kaloko-Honokohau NHP intervened in two ~ y ~ contested case hearing before the Land Use Commission regarding l : reclassification of lands mauka of the park from "Conservation" to ~ m-~;~~~ "Urban". In the first case eight sets of hearings were held over a one year period. Evidence and testimony was entered by the j~c~ developer, state, county, and NPS. In its Findings of Fact, j Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order, the Land Use ~ Commission found that it was constitutionally required to protect the significant natural resources within and surrounding the national park, and that those resources constituted a part of the cultural patrimony of the Hawaiian people. Ooma contains many of the same types of resources as the park, including anchialine pools, pristine AA near shore waters, coral reefs, and significant cultural sites and cultural practices. This development is located makai of the highway placing it in close proximity to these significant resources. The parcel is located approximately 4,390 feet or .83 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau NHP and impacts from development could affect park resources. In the Decision and Order the LUC imposed conditions on these developers to minimize impacts to the environment. They included: 1. Connection of these developments to the central waste water treatment system. Until connection can occur individual property owners are required to use an enhanced septic system that prevents harmful nutrients from reaching groundwater and near shore waters. 2. Storm water runoff containment and treatment from all impermeable surfaces involving at a minimum of oil-water separators prior to entering the ground. Industrial uses that Comm. No. 3 Ref. To• ~~eN Ref. Date