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North Kona District, Island of Hawai`i, which shall be preserved in place and buffered before any development occurs; and WHEREAS, the Kingman Property also includes five previously known burial sites; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i Island Burial Council (HIBC) has determined that such burials shall be preserved in place, and a revised Burial Treatment Plan is pending before the HIBC. Those five burial sites shall require an approved Burial Treatment Plan, be preserved in place, and be buffered before any development occurs; and WHEREAS, such burials have been identified as being Kipapa Family burials, and the HIBC has recognized and may continue to recognize descendants from this family; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan (February 2005 Edition) Chapter 5 - Flooding and Other Natural Hazards, Section 5.2 — Goals, states, in pertinent part: (c) Control pollution. (d) Prevent damage from inundation. (e) Reduce surface water and sediment runoff. (f) Maximize soil and water conservation; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan (February 2005 Edition), Chapter 5 - Flooding and Other Natural Hazards, Section 5.3 - Policies, states, in pertinent part: (j) The County and the private sector shall be responsible for maintaining and improving existing drainage systems and constructing new drainage facilities. (n) Develop drainage master plans from a watershed perspective that considers non- structural alternatives, minimizes channelization, protects wetlands that serve drainage functions, coordinates the regulation of construction and agricultural operation, and encourages the establishment of floodplains as public green ways. (p) Where applicable, natural drainage channels shall be improved to increase their capacity with special consideration for the practices of proper soil conservation, and grassland and forestry management; and WHEREAS, the Hawai`i County General Plan (February 2005 Edition), Chapter 12 - Recreation, Section 12.3 — Policies, states, in pertinent part: (d) The use of land adjoining recreation areas shall be compatible with community values, physical resources, and recreation potential. (g) Facilities for compatible multiple uses shall be provided. (h) Provide facilities and a broad recreational program for all age groups, with special considerations for the handicapped, the elderly, and young children. (i) Coordinate recreational programs and facilities with governmental and private agencies and organizations. Innovative ideas for improving recreational facilities and opportunities shall be considered. (m) Develop a network of pedestrian access trails to places of scenic, historic, natural or recreational values. This system of trails shall provide, at a minimum, an islandwide route connecting major parks and destinations. 3