2019-05-13 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes-Approved

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of the activities and cultural significance the Manāka’a Fishing Village on this parcel and its relationship to Waikapuna because of the Ala Kaha Kai Trail. He testifies of the rich marine life and how the fishing was done. His Keanu Ohana was deeded the property thru the Great Mahele and many land grants. He has the full support of his Ohana in protecting their legacy. He explains the 348 acres is due to the recent 2018 survey done by the current landowner, a significant difference from the Real Property Tax website. Lea Hong, the Director for Trust for Public Land Non-Profit Organization, testifies in support of Comm. 19-027 and updates the commission regard- ing the conservation easement acquisition of Waikapuna, the Legacy Land Grant amendments, removal of contaminated soil, and the conservation easement appraisal. Keoni Fox testifies and updates the commission with the CE acquisition of Waikapuna and that of Manāka’a Fishing Village, a collaborative land and management program is desired with the Ala Kahakai Trail Association. Zendo Kern, Planning Consultant representing Kona Three LLC, testifies for the landowners not in support of Comm. 19-024. He points out to the com- mission that the landowners were not aware that their property was nomi- nated for PONC Preservation Fund and not the best use of the Preservation Fund. He also gives the background of the development of this property since 1984, connectivity issues, addressing concerns of nearby communi- ties, affordable housing efforts, and continued development efforts meet- ing the State land use and the Kona Community Development Plan (Kona CDP). Michelle Galimba, cattle rancher for Kuahiwi Ranch testifies in support of Comm. 19-027. Her ranch leases the property for grazing cattle for years and is an abutting landowner. Gives an account of the uses of the prop- erty, fishing, historical artifacts, and preserve the coastline of its unique cultural significance. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Motion to accept and file (Accepted and Filed) CHR. TOMICH being no further testimonies, closed statements from the public and directed the commission to proceed to the next order of busi- ness, written communications: motion to accept and file Comm. 19-033, 034, and 035. Motion: MR. WARSHAUER motioned to accept and file Comm. 19-033 to 19-035, seconded by MS. WELLS FISCHER, being no discussions, CHR. PONC May 13, 2019 Minutes-Draft Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 2 of 6