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PC-166 November 17, 1998 Ben Tsukazaki, who represents Kaupulehu Development, responded to comments from the previous testimonies. I . In regard to the absence of rules of identification of natural cultural resources, none of the laws specify that there have to be natural cultural resources. Also when groups criticize the policies regarding cultural resources, they do not offer any suggestions as to what the guidelines should be. Developments have been following the existing criteria at federal/state levels. 2. The Kona Hawaiian Civic Club does not want to be part of the coalition opposing the SMA. They will only serve in an advisory capacity. 3. Regarding the concern over the contamination of the water by the project, Hualalai Resorts has done water quality testing every so often, so there has not been any water pollution. 4. Regarding the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Est<rte's (KSBE) ahupua'a plan, it is an internal working document with their own policies and how resources will be protected. KSBE is anon-profit entity that was created to protect the ahupua'as and community associations within the ahupua'a. They have stressed that resources will be managed properly. Your Committee was also reminded that the Kaupulehu Development will coordinate efforts with the DLNR to protect the natural resources in the area. The subject property, located on the makai side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway adjacent and north of Kona Village Resort and Hualalai Resort developments, is owned in fee by Kamehameha Schools Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate. Kaupulehu Developments, a Hawaii general partnership, is the lessee of the subject property. In addition to the change of zone request, Kaupulehu Developments is also requesting a Special Management Area (SMA) Use Permit to allow for a resort residential community with commercial residents' club, golf course and clubhouse, Hawaiian Interpretive Center, public access and safety amenities, and related ancillary facilities. Kona Village is zoned Resort (V-7) and Open and contains 130 hotel units. Hualalai Resort is zoned Resort (V-2.25) Multiple Family (RM-3), Multiple Family (RM-LO), Village Commercial (CV-10) and Open which contains 250 hotel units. Adjacent to the north is the State of Hawaii Puuwaawaa lands, which are zoned Agricultural-Sa and Open. The State Land Use Commission approved the reclassification of approximately 1,009.086 acres from a Conservation to an Urban zoned district with conditions. A Final Environment Impact Statement for the Kaupulehu Resort Expansion was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and accepted by the State Land Use Commission on September 22, 1994 as part of the applicant's State Land Llse Boundary Amendment Petition for the proposed Kaupulehu project. Full buildout of the proposed project is projected over 20 years at an anticipated cost of over $100 million (1994 dollars). 'fhe development project can be summarized in the following eight basic elements: Page 2