2019-03-11 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes-Approved

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hopes that if the appraisal is higher, the Preservation Fund would cover the rest of this Conservation Easement. Jeannette Young, RE agent, testifies in support of Comm. 19-028, says she represents the owners, and they are willing sellers. The property is cur- rently on the market and gives the commission the real estate brochures. This property is part of the Kapanaia Corridor, as mentioned by testifier, Ms. Withington. Renee Inaba, member of Pualani Estates, testifies in support of Comm. 19- 024, expresses her condolences and sympathy to the Nazara Family, and reports that the owners of this property paid $600,000. She summarizes the developed surrounding neighborhoods with its peoples and the signif- icance of maintaining the natural flow of the water draining from Mauka to Makai. She testifies of the cultural and historical significance of burial sites. There are endangered species that will be forced to relocate: the Hoary Bats, the Owls, the Hawaiian Hawk. She tells the story of the Waiko- loa Sandalwood Forest and how greed caused its extinction. Marta Barreras, Consultant in Design and Development for high-end pro- jects, testifies in support of Comm. 19-024. She professionally witnesses how nature can wreak havoc on over-developed land. She strongly testi- fies that leaving these parcels in “Open Space” will allow the natural flow of the water as it was intended, and to preserve what is left of our cul- ture. She pleads with the commission to allow the space between Kona Vista’s and Pualani Estates in open space to allow the land to breathe. She would like to see stewardship efforts to bring back the ingenious plants and make it a model for all to come to enjoy. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Motion to accept and file (Accepted and Filed) CHR. TOMICH being no further testimonies, closed statements from the pub- lic and directed the commission to proceed to the next order of business, written communications: motion to accept and file 19-007 to 19-029. The Comm. 19-030 to 19-032 were received after the posting of the agenda and will be done next. Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER motioned to accept and file Comm. 19-007 to 19-029, seconded by DR. FRANK, being no discussions, CHR. TOMICH calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion carried. Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER motioned to accept and file Comm. 19-030 to 19-032, seconded by DR. FRANK, being no discussions, CHR. TOMICH calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF January 14, 2019 MINUTES: Motion to Approve (Approved) CHR. TOMICH: moves to the next item on the agenda and calls on the com- mission for approval of the minutes. Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 3 of 6