2020-03-09 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes-Approved

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Sugg. 20-013 represented by Antu Harvey and Edward Rapoza discusses the nomination with members of the commission, with opportunity to hold site vis- its which may take about an hour. Sugg. 20-001, 002, 012 represented by Simmy McMichael discusses the nomi- nations with clarification: vacant lots, parcels are not connected; consisting approx. 40 acres; stewardship by West Hawaii Surfing Associations; to read the AIS report (possible burials, platforms, sites, etc.); reforestation possibilities of Pahoehoe; construction of buildings, pavilions under the Preservation Fund is prohibited; explains in detail the historical value of Ali’i drive. Recess for Lunch, CHR. WARSHAUER calls for a recess for 20 minutes. At 1:04 PM, CHR. WARSHAUER reconvenes the meeting. Gwendolyn DeCoito testifies in support of Sugg. 20-015, born, raised, and lives in Pepe’ekeo and tells of family relationship to the sugarcane plantation, road maintenance fees, the association, and concerns regarding safety and usage of the roadways. The Sugar Mill road is owned by the Pepe’ekeo Or- chards Subdivision which is the first subdivision as you enter the road from the main highway. The clarification of how much the subdivisions pay or the trucking pays. Sugg. 20-016 represented by Keoni Fox of Ala Kahakai Trail Association (ATA) and Reyna Hayashi of The Trust for Public Lands (TPL) addresses the concerns of the commission. The feasibility of site visits for the three parcels will include the shoreline, ranching, dryline forest, village area. The visit will take all day, if possible, a weekend visit will be best. For accessibility, there is an old road, but will be using the south road. TPL did apply for LLC Grant and ranked #2 for $1.75 million, still pending BLNR approval. Stewardship of the parcel will come from various groups. Their letter of support is included in the packets. It is indicated in the application the need for protection and preservation as the landowner got approval to subdivide the lands. Sugg. 20-015 represented by Caycie Wong of Kobayashi, Sugita, & Goya, LLP clarifies the use of Sugar Mill Road and the encumbered by two pedestrian easements and a parking easement as you come down Sugar Mill Road. A person (whose name was inaudible), a member of the Fisherman’s Associa- tion, has control of the electric gate, and to stewardship this parcel. Site visit was discussed for later in March. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 7 of 10