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PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(PONC).
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources PreservationCommission
consists of nine members, each serving a five-year term. The Commission’s purpose:
To develop an initial island-wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of
preservation and submit it to the mayor. Priorities shall be listed on an island-
wide rather than district basis. The list shall include the significance of each
parcel or entitlement, identified the reason for its priority, and its anticipated
use after acquisition.
To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each
year.
To explore methods of funding for conservation easements or land acquisition
and make recommendations to the mayor. The commission shall give
emphasis to conservation easements or land acquisitions where the County’s
contribution can be leveraged to obtain State, Federal, and/or private FUNDs.
To review and make recommendations to the Department of Parks and
Recreation (P&R) Stewardship Grants Request applications for stewardship
grants to provide grants-in-aid for public safety maintenance and
preservation of lands acquired by the FUND as stipulated in the Hawai‘i
County Charter, Article 10, Section 10-16 (h).
Hinahina is a native plant used to guide fishermen and is known to be tended to by Kohala
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Table of Contents
Chairman’s Letter to Mayor Roth
Introduction ................................................................................................................ i
2020Prioritized List...........................................................................................ii
Commission Members ....................................................................................... ii
Commission Meetings ...................................................................................... iii
Status of properties on Past Prioritized Lists and Acquisitions ......................... iii
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public .............................. iii
Suggestion Form .............................................................................................. iii
Assessment Criteria Form ................................................................................iii
Stewardship Grants .......................................................................................... iv
Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns ..................... iv
Chapter 1. 2020 Prioritized List
Island Map ..................................................................................................... 1.1
1. Mahukona (HILT) ..................................................................................... 1.3
2. Kiolaka’a .................................................................................................. 1.5
3. Mahukona ................................................................................................ 1.7
4. Hapu’u to Kapanai’a Cultural Corridor..................................................... 1.9
5. Halelua ................................................................................................... 1.11
6. Kaupalaoa ..............................................................................................1.13
7. Lamaloloa .............................................................................................. 1.15
8. Ka’u Ola Mau ......................................................................................... 1.17
9. Keakealaniwahine .................................................................................. 1.19
10. Honoipu ................................................................................................. 1.21
11. Pepe’ekeo ‘Aina ..................................................................................... 1.23
12. Kukuipahu - Haena ................................................................................ 1.25
13. Keawenui ............................................................................................... 1.27
14. Pahoehoe 1 La’aloa…………………………………………………………. 1.29
15. Magic Sands…………………………………………………………………. 1.31
16. Ke Ala Kakou………………………………………………………………… 1.33
Chapter 2. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists (2006 – 2019)
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists (2006 – 2019) ............... 2.1 to 2.9
Chapter 3. Acquisition Status Report
Acquisition Status Report (Grants & Preservation Fund) ..............................3.1
Acquisition (Private Donation & Preservation Fund) .....................................3.1
Acquisition: Fee and Conservation Easement (No Funding) .........................3.2
Acquisition Grand Totals…………………………………………………………. 3.2
Total Acreage Acquired ................................................................................. 3.3
Table of Contents
Chapter 4. Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
Puna, S. Hilo, N. Hilo ..................................................................................... 4.1
N. Hilo (cont.), .............................................................4.2
N. Kohala (cont.), S. Kohala .......................................................................... 4.3
S. Kohala (cont.), N. Kona ............................................................................. 4.4
N. Kona (cont.), S. Kona, Ka’u ...................................................................... 4.5
Ka’u (cont.) ………………………………………………………………………….4.6
Chapter 5. H.C. Code Chapter 2, Article 42
Section 2-214.1 Preservation Fund............................................................. 2-90
Section 2-214.2 Maintenance Fund ............................................................ 2-91
Section 2-215 Commission ......................................................................... 2-92
Section 2-216 Oath of Affirmation ............................................................... 2-93
Section 2-217 Duties and Responsibilities of the Commission.................... 2-93
Section 2-218 Prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation ......2.94
Chapter 6. H.C. Charter Article 10, Section 10-15
Section 10-15 PON Preservation Fund …………………………………………39
Chapter 7. H.C. Charter Article 10, Section 10-16
Section 10-16 PON Maintenance Fund ..................................................... 40-43
Chapter 8. Process for Property Acquisition with Funds from the Public Access,
OpenSpace, and Natural Resources Preservation Funds
Process for Process for Property Acquisition .......................................... 8.1-8.2
Chapter 9. Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawai‘i County’s PONC
Commission
Rule 1. Authority ............................................................................................ 9.1
Rule 2. Goal .................................................................................................. 9.1
Rule 3. Definitions ......................................................................................... 9.1
Rule 4. Duties and Responsibilities ............................................................... 9.2
Rule 5. Purpose ............................................................................................ 9.3
Rule 6. Organization and Parliamentary Rules ................................... 9.3 to 9.7
Rule 7. Public Records, Inspection, and Availability ............................ 9.7 to 9.9
Chapter 10. Suggestion Form (Rev. 10-14-2020) ……………………………. 3 pages
Chapter 11. Assessment Criteria Form …………………………….…………. 3 pages
Chapter 12. 2021 List of Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted to P&R
Chapter 13. 2020 Biographies of the Commission
Deanna S. Sako
Mitchell D. Roth
Director
Mayor
Steven A. Hunt
Deputy Director
Hamana Ventura
Property Manager
County of Hawai‘i
Finance Department
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone (808) 961-8069 Fax (808) 961-8248
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
December 16, 2020
Mayor Mitch Roth
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Dear Mayor Roth:
Attached is the 2020 Annual Report of the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space and
Natural Resource Preservation Commission (PONC), pursuant to Section 2-217 (2) of the
Hawaii County Code.
The Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Recourses Preservation Fund (FUND)
establishes a unique pathway in the County of Hawai’i for the public to suggest properties for
Fee Simple or Conservation Easement acquisition thru the FUND. The FUND also protects,
preserve, and hold in perpetuity native and cultural significance, with rights to access and
easement in open spaces.
Currently, the Department of Parks and Recreation oversees managing these acquisitions by
partnering with qualified, established 501(3)c organizations to manage, maintaining, and
stewardship of these special places. The funding comes from the Public Access, Open Space,
and Natural Resources Maintenance Fund. However, the recent 2020 General elections,
passage of the Hawai’i County Charter 10-16 directs the Maintenance Fund and Stewardship
Program to the Department of Finance.
During the year, the PONC Commission reviewed 20 Suggestion Forms and nine Stewardship
Grant Requests. Both submittals reflect growing public interest and their involvement in this
program. The Commission diligently refined the Suggestion Form in order to make submitted
materials concise for evaluation and scoring, as well as user friendly.
Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
This year, restrictions resulting from COVID-19 efforts to limit exposure have been challenging
and at times awkward, but we have been able to continue our meetings online with remote
public “attendance”. Despite not being able to travel together, or at all for some, we continued
to perform individual site visits. Some commissioners provided an extenuating effort to
compensate for those not able to participate in site visits, due to being high-risk status. In doing
so, we have strived to expand the scale of site visits this year beyond any previous year, and
thus expanded our role of due diligence in gathering and sharing our observations and
impressions of the sites visited through verbal Site Visit Reports in our virtual online meetings.
PONC acquisitions have expanded in utilizing Conservation Easements to stretch the value of
PONC funds; continued cooperation between applicants, land trusts, and other funding sources
contribution leveraged the buying power of the Fund. It has been observed that some
applicants do send in suggestions to both the County’s Open Space Program and to the State
Legacy Lands Conservation Program to create a funding partnership for more expensive
acquisitions. Other matching funds sources and an occasional contribution are also utilized. The
County should not be a sole source of funding towards these special places.
The work of our Commission was possible with the support of our County staff. We are
tremendously thankful for the excellent work of Commission Secretary, Maxine Cutler; Property
Manager, Hamana Ventura; Deputy Corporation Counsel Ronald Kim (June 2020); and Deputy
Corporation Counsel John Mukai.
Again, we are thankful for the support of the County of Hawaii. It is a pleasure working with
communities, non-profits, and other agencies to preserve Hawai’i’s cultural and natural
resources.
Aloha Nui Loa,
Rick Warshauer, Chairman
Commissioners (District):
E. Koohan Paik Mander (1); Alex Kelepolo (2); Shelley Bee Allen Naungayan (3); Vice-Chair,
Dr. Wayne Frank (4); “Rick” Warshauer, Chairman (6); Justin B. Lee (7) ; Kekaulike Tomich (8);
and Susan Wells Fisher (9). Note: District 5 has been vacant for two years.
Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
PublicAccess, Open Space, andNaturalResourcesPreservation Commission
2020 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 16, 2020
Introduction:
The Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission (PONC) is submitting this 2020 Annual Report to the Mayor which includes the 2020
Prioritized List of Properties that was submitted to this Commission on or before the deadline date
of February 28, 2020 (Chapter 1), in pursuant to the Hawai‘i County Code (1985), Edition 2005
Section 2-217 (Chapter 5).
Unlike other commissions in Hawai’i County, this Commission is an advisory only to the
Mayor and its sole responsibilities are: 1) responsible for annually submitting a prioritized list of
properties to be considered for acquisition to the Mayor and 2) review and make recommenda-
tions to the Department of Parks and Recreation of the Stewardship Grant Applications.
This Commission has compiled a report of all properties submitted on the Status of Prop-
erties on Past Prioritized Lists 2006-2019 (Chapter 2) and the Acquisition Status Report (Chapter
3) which includes the different funding sources used for each acquisition. Finally, this Commis-
sion compiled a detailed Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public (Chapter 4).
This list attests to the participation of community groups and individual parties interested in the
preservation of our island’s open spaces and natural resources.
In 2010, Hawai‘i County voters approved the first charter amendment created by Article
10, Section 10-15, PONC Preservation Fund that sets aside 2% of Hawai‘i County’s real property
taxes each year for acquisition of these properties (Chapter 6). Two years later in 2012, Hawai‘i
County voters approved the second charter creating an amendment, which can be found in Article
10, Section 10-16, PONC Maintenance Fund (Chapter 7) which provides funding for maintaining
properties acquired by the Preservation Fund and permitted usages.
In 2020, Hawai’i County voters approved two charter amendments: 1) the Preservation
Fund to pay salary, wages, and benefits for staff dedicated to supporting the purposes of the fund
and the public access, open space, and natural resources preservation maintenance fund, 2)
Responsibility and administering the Maintenance Fund from the Department of Parks and Rec-
reation to the Department of Finance. In addition, expenditures directly related to the purpose of
public safety maintenance and preservation of lands and easements acquired by the FUND would
include building and installing toilet facilities, maintenance equipment storage sheds, weather
protection structures, and creating trails and paths for land access.
Included in this report the Process for Property Acquisition (Chapter 8) so that the public
may be better informed as to how properties are acquired using the Preservation Fund.
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2020 Prioritized List:
RankSugg. No.Name of Project or SiteDistrict % Results
1 20-017 Mahukona (HILT)North Kohala 93.000
220-016Kiolaka'aKa'u92.500
3 20-005 Mahukona North Kohala 90.750
4 20-004 Hapu'u-Kapanaia Cultural Corridor North Kohala 86.250
520-003HaleluaNorth Kohala85.875
6 20-010 Kaupalao'a North Kohala 83.875
7 20-008 LamaloloaNorth Kohala 82.750
8 20-020 Ka'u Ola Mau Ka'u 82.000
9 20-001 Keakealaniwahine North Kona 77.375
1020-009HonoipuNorth Kohala76.125
1120-015 Pepe'ekeo 'Aina South Hilo 75.125
1220-006 Kukuipahu - Haena Corridor North Kohala 73.250
1320-007 Keawenui North Kohala 72.750
1420-002 Pahoehoe 1st La'aloaNorth Kona 72.250
1520-012 Magic Sands La'aloa North Kona 71.000
1620-013 Ke ala Kakou North Kona 70.125
In developing the 2020 Prioritized List, the Commission considered properties submitted
on the 2020 Suggestion Forms, heard public testimony, communications, conducted site visits
(selected nominations), and score according the Assessment Criteria Form. The Commission de-
veloped its prioritized ranking order based upon reported urgency, anticipated use, significance,
the benefit to the public, special funding opportunities available for acquisition, and management
plan. This year’s total possible score based on the total number was 800 (not including District 5
vacancy). In 2015, the Commission amended its’ rules (Chapter 9) to include only those properties
that scored 50% or higher on the prioritized list for consideration. In Chapter 1, there are detailed
descriptions, maps, and summaries of all 16 properties that scored 50% and above. There were
four nominations that failed to meet the 50% or higher threshold. See the chart below.
Rank Sugg. No. Name of Project or Site District % Results
1720-018 I'O Hill Preservation North Kona 49.375
1820-014 Discovery Harbour Golf CourseKa'u 32.625
1920-019 Shirakawa Hotel Ka'u 31.875
2020-011 Honu'apo Ka'u 28.125
Commission Members:
E. Koohan Paik-Mander, District 1 Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2022
Alex Kelepolo, District 2 Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2024
Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, District 3 Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2022
Vice-Chair, Dr. Wayne Frank, District 4 Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2022
Vacant, District 5 Jan. 1, 2019 - Dec. 31, 2023
Chair Rick Warshauer, District 6 Jan. 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2021
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Justin B. Lee, District 7 Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2024
Kekaulike P. Tomich, District 8 Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2020
Susan Wells Fischer, District 9 Jan. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2020
Commission Meetings:
Meeting dates and location for 2020 were:
Jan. 14Kona Aug. 31Virtual Online Nov. 9 Virtual Online
Mar. 11HiloSep. 14Virtual Online
Jul. 13 Virtual Online Oct. 14Virtual Online
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID 19) and the Mayor’s Proclamation regarding
gathering restrictions and social distancing, the Commission continued to hold public meetings
virtually via YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZJ-kxxPCWKNi-
kaT1nPLhA?view_as=subscriber. The commission welcomed public testimony from the pub-
lic and other government agencies as written communications. Interest in the Commissions work
is evident as shown in the months of August to September, the Commission receive over
120 communications.
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists and Acquisitions
Past prioritized lists were compiled in the Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from
2006-2019 (Chapter 2). The commission recommends that properties from previous prioritized lists
continue to be pursued as far as possible unless: the County has already acquired the property; the
property no longer meets the criteria set by Hawai‘i County Charter, Article 10, Section 10-15 (Chap-
ter 6); the property no longer meets the criteria for inclusion (Chapter 9); there are insufficient funds
available for acquisition, or the County Council has not passed a resolution that would allow the
property to be acquired.
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
The Comprehensive List of Properties (Chapter 4) is a sequential listing by the tax map key
number in each zone of all properties submitted by the public since 2006 to the PONC Commis-
sion.
Suggestion Form
There were new revisions to the Suggestion Form. The last revision was approved on Oct.
14, 2020 (Chapter 10). It is available to the public by request or on-line at the public website here:
http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=13770&cr=1. The Com-
mission received 20 Suggestion Forms (nominations) during the March 1, 2019 to February 28,
2020 deadline period, of which 16 made the 2020 Prioritized List.
Assessment Criteria Form
The Commission made no updates to the Assessment Criteria Form. The last revision
was done on November 5, 2018 (Chapter 11). This Assessment Criteria Form was utilized to
assess the suggestion forms received during the aforementioned time.
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Stewardship Grants
In 2012 Hawai‘i County voters approved a charter amendment which can be found in
Article 10, Section 10-16, Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund, which provides funding for maintaining properties acquired by the PONC
Fund. This past year, the PONC Commission was given the task of reviewing eligible applica-
tions and making funding recommendations to the County Department of Parks and Recreation
(P&R).
Upon review of the application, this commission expressed many concerns and reservations
about how the grant application process is structured and about the grant application form that is
provided to the applicants. In 2020, PONC Commission was invited by the Charter Commission to
render a recommendation to the charter that would make the process that would further enhance
the PONC commission’s ability in their capacity to the mayor.
In the meantime, nine Stewardship Grant Requests (Chapter 12) were received by P&R
and passed on to the PONC Commission to review and make funding recommendations,
providing they met the requirements as defined in the Hawaii County Charter Section 10-
16(g).
Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns
The following is a listing of recommendations and concerns identified by the Commission for the
Stewardship Grant Requests:
Eligible expenses for maintenance using the Maintenance Fund recommends a re-
view of the PONC Charter and Code.
The Commission encourages local non-profits in each district to apply for stewardship
grants.
Extend the term from 1-year to multiple years.
Give the PONC Commission ample time to review, interview applicants, conduct site
visits, before making recommendations.
Perhaps cap funding limitations per acre or per grant requests.
Next Steps
COVID 19 updates regarding gathering restrictions and social distancing.
Charter Changes to duties and procedures.
Schedule six Commission virtual online meetings
Publicize and encourage the public to submit 2021 Suggestion Forms by February 28,
2021.
Publicize the meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re-submit 2022
Stewardship Grant Application with P&R by August 31, 2021
Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2021
Continue use of PONC Investigative Ad Hoc Committees to conduct site visits for
selective nominations.
Continue use of PONC Ad Hoc Committees to improve the Annual Report to the Mayor
as well as other designated tasks or assignments.
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
20 Prioritized List
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
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PRIORITY #1: MAHUKONA (HILT)
SUGG. 20-017
(744 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-7-002:011, 027, 036, 037 and 5-7-003:001, 002, 003, 007,
008, 010, and 018, consisting of approx. 642.4551 total acres
of the Kaoma, Nihiu, Mahukona, Kamano, Kau, and Kapaanui
ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Expansion and enhancement of two County beach park facilities by:
Protecting important ocean access.
Expanding recreational opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and camping.
Providing areas for subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering.
Protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources.
Providing open space protection of the shoreline.
Enhancing the small boat launching possibilities.
Significance
These lands are identified in the North Kohala Community Plan to continue a protective
buffer or corridor for the Kohala coastline.
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Significant and high concentration of cultural and historic sites.
Protection of the integrity of this historic and open space corridor along the Kohala
coastline.
Preservation of natural beauty and scenic coastal view planes along Akoni Pule
highway.
It is the only small boat launching area in North Kohala.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
High community support .
Community groups poised to create management plans by applying for funds from
PONC.
a Historic and
Preservation Committee; Kamakani O Kohala ‘Ohana.
Protection is urgent due to the urban classification and hotel-resort zoning.
Owner looking to sell.
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PRIORITY #2: KIOLAKA’A
SUGG. 20-016
(704 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 9-4-001:008, 009, and 017 consisting of approx. 1,841 total acres of the
Kiolaka’a and Wa’oma’a ahupua’a in the District of Ka’u, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Subsistence fishing and gathering.
Purchase of a Conservation Easement to ensure managed public access, protection of
cultural and natural resources and benefit to the community.
Continued leasing of pasture lands for active ranching operations supporting
economy and agricultural production.
Significance
Intact lama lowland dry forest.
Property includes portion of the ancient Kamakalepo settlement, extensive Lua Nunu
.
Preservation of coastal view plane and open space to be consistent with
the Community Development Plan.
A portion of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail corridor runs through this property.
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Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Application to Legacy Land Conservation Program submitted by Ala Kahakai Trail
Association (ATA) and The Trust for Public Land.
n the
amount of $1.475 millionin addition to PONC fund.
Owner is willing to participate in process for a conservation sale.
ATA will acquire the property in fee and focus on community-based management.
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PRIORITY #3: MAHUKONA
SUGG. 20-005
(726 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-7-002:011 and 5-7-003:001, 002, 003, 007, 008, 010, and 018,
consisting of approx. 433.784 total acres of the Kamano, Kapa’anui, Ka’o,
Kou, and Mahukona ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Expansion and enhancement of two County beach park facilities by:
Protecting important ocean access, open space protection of shoreline
Expanding recreational opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and camping
Providing areas for subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering
Protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources
Enhancing the small boat launching possibilities
Significance
Identified in General Plan (2005) as an important area for protection (Natural Beauty
7.5.5).
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Identified in the North Kohala Community Development Plan (2008) as an important
area for protection (Strategy 1.2 – Acquire coastal lands that should be preserved as
open space).
Significant and high concentration of cultural and historic sites.
Protection of the integrity of this historic and open space corridor along the Kohala
coastline.
Preservation of natural beauty and scenic coastal view planes along Akoni Pule
highway.
It is the only small boat launching area in North Kohala.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
High community support.
Community groups poised to create management plans by applying for funds from
PONC
Preservation Committee; Kamakani O Kohala ‘Ohana.
Owner looking to sell.
Protection is urgent due to the urban classification and hotel-resort zoning.
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PRIORITY #4: HAPU’U TO KAPANAI’A CULTURAL CORRIDOR
SUGG. 20-004
(690 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key: (3) 5-2-007:004, 027 and 5-3-007:022, 023, 026, consisting of approx. 158.122
acres of the A’amakau and Halawa ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
personally owned lands that literally nurtured Kamehameha’s physical and spiritual
significance to the people of Hawai’i.
; fishing, surfing, gathering
Kamehameha I era and on early kula gulch settlements.
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access along pre-existing roads would open the area to low-impact use and facilitate
.
Significance
physical and spiritual growth.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
.
Department to help protect the land.
.
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PRIORITY #5: HALELUA
SUGG. 20-003
(687 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-3-007:010 consisting of approx. 50.312 acres of the
Halelua ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Halelua is familiarly known as Kamehameha I’s “stomping ground.” This land includes remnants
of Kamehameha’s use: O‘hau heiau; a terraced lo‘i; noni orchards, and other important cultural
sites. In addition, its shoreline is frequently used by the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals.
Moreove
With its stunningly beautiful recreation area, Halelua has pristine tide pools as well as
areas for shoreline and offshore fishing, cliff top hiking, and picnicking.
The acquisition of Halelua would preserve traditional and current practices which include
fishing; hiking; surfing; and educational outdoor programs for youth.
The abundance of native plants found at Halelua provides material for both medicinal
plants gathering as well as traditional hula halau gathering needs.
Significance
Halelua geographically links preserved lands on both sides.
Kamehameha (Kamehameha’s Homeland), a four and a half mile stretch of coastline,
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comprising eight parcels. Three of the parcels have been preserved, and two more are
in the processes of being purchased.
Significant pre-contact cultural sites at Halelua include: O‘hau heiau; eight lo‘i kalo; and
the ‘auwai (ditch canal).
Halelua was the center of Kamehameha the Great’s direct land stewardship, situated
between his family lands at Hapu’u/Kapanai‘a and his taro patches, boat ramp, and the
swimming pools he constructed at Kauhola.
Archaeological studies by the University of Hawai‘i and the University of Arizona have
revealed that the use of this land by indigenous peoples extends all the way back to
the1200 A.D.
These discoveries by the universities have yielded important information about the lives
of the earliest Hawaiians in the Kula gulch system on Hawai‘i Island.
A variety of native plants are present, and the cliffs provide homes for a variety of birds,
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The owner is anxious to sell.
this area is the highest priority of the North Kohala Community
, Local groups are willing and able to steward the area.
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PRIORITY #6: KAUPALAOA
SUGG. 20-010
(671 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-8-001:010 consisting of approx. 62.623 acres of the
Kaupalaoa ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Current uses that will continue with a preservation purchase include a variety of
recreational activities including camping, hiking, walking, and fishing.
Access to ancient and modern hiking trails.
Access to a sheltered cove for launching canoes and small craft.
Significance
Numerous and intact pre-contact cultural sites, comprised of six main clusters four ahu
and numerous enclosures, C-shapes, U-shapes. In all, there are 15 Hawaii Registered
Historic Sites, not including the Ala Loa trail.
According to a 1979 Bishop Museum report, these pre-contact archeological sites are
valuable for testing the model of cultural transformation developed from pre-contact to
the post-contact settlements found in Lapakahi (an ahupua'a to the north).
Preservation would create significant buffer between development along the South
Kohala Coast and the ocean along the more pristine North Kohala Coast.
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Habitat for several endangered (listed) species: the Hawaiian Hoary Bat (Ope’ape’a), the
Hawaiian Monk Seal.
Preservation would provide a buffer for an uninterrupted flow of significant groundwater
into the ocean.
The archeological sites indicate larger meeting locations for the coast, connecting major
trails to the Kohala field system.
This is part of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and an important link in the
protection of coastal properties as requested by the Community Development Plan of
the district.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Kohala Lihikai, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
have met with a representative of the owner, who expressed interest in a preservation
sale.
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PRIORITY #7: LAMALALOA
SUGG. 20-008
(662 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-7-001:020 consisting of approx. 35.345 acres of the
Pao’o 1 and Lamaloloa ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Current uses that will continue with a preservation purchase includes biking, hiking,
shoreline fishing, picnicking, and recreation.
Open Space for historical education, environmental, and research actives.
Hawaiian cultural practices and gathering.
Coastal recreation.
Significance
Purchase of the land would provide a continuous publicly-owned coastline from Akoni
Pule Hwy to the ocean for a lineal span of almost 4 miles of coastline between
Mahukona and Kaupalaoa.
This link in the corridor is studded with archaeological sites, including the Ala Loa and
has been relatively untouched by humans since the early 1900s except passively by the
people of Kohala who continue to use it as a valuable site for fishing and gathering.
The Hawaiian Hoary Bat and Hawaiian Monk Seal frequent the coast.
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There is a presence of native vegetation: akulikuli, hinahina, ilima, naupaka, and
pauohiiaka.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The property is listed for sale on the open market.
Kohala Lihikai has agreed to work with the landowner in seeking additional resources to
assist in the purchase. The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust has offered assistance.
Many community groups have offered assistance in managing Lamaloloa: North Kohala
Community Access Group, Kohala Lihikai, Kohala Senior Athletic Association, Kohala
National Guard Alumni, Malama Kohala Kahakai, Maika’i Kamakani O Kohala, Kohala
Historic and Preservation Group, Ka Makani O Kohala Ohana, and Malama Na
Washington Pana O Kohala.
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PRIORITY #8: KA’U OLA MAU
SUGG. 20-020
(656 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 9-5-004:006, 009-011, 017-019, 021, 024-032
consisting of approx. 35.345 acres of the Waiohinu ahupua’a
in the District of Ka’u, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Originally carved by Hawaiian agriculturalists out of some of Mauna Loa’s oldest soils,
this upland sheltered location (2000’-2200’ elevation) should now be focused on
returning to agriculture-- in traditional, commercial, and education capacities.
This proposal lends itself to both day and overnight use by educational and community
farming activities for nearby communities.
Significance
Culturally very significant within Ka’u, these agricultural lots are remnants of the special
historical heritage and unique food reserves once vital to the drought-prone district.
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The site receives sufficient rain for agriculture, and it contains the last remnant of a
spring-fed stream that once ran down into the present residential area of Waiohinu but
now just runs the length of the properties.
Community supporters have noted that these properties are unique in Ka’u in that there
is no other spot in the district that combines its running water, good soils, protection from
the wind, and also the potential to again become a food production zone for the local
community.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The site has garnered support from schools desiring to add educational elements to
agricultural uses.
This is very important as the Big Island tries to grow a new generation of agriculturalists
to contribute to food self-sufficiency.
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PRIORITY #9: KEAKEALANIWAHINE
SUGG. 20-001
(619 points out of possible 800)
Located right here by trees
between these bldgs.
Tax Map Key (3) 7-6-014:013 consisting of approx. 15,372 sq. feet of the
Holualoa ahupua’a in the District of North Kona, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Public coastal recreational area near popular surfing spot “Banyans”
Subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering
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Significance
Protection of open space and access to the shoreline
Preservation of coastal view plane
One of few remaining open space properties in this area along Ali’i Drive
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
High community support
Owner is willing to participate in process for a conservation sale
Plans to develop a five-story condominium on property have been canceled
No vehicle access or parking available
Keakealaniwahine
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PRIORITY #10: HONOIPU
SUGG. 20-009
(609 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-6-001:074 consisting of approx. 17.547 acres of the
Honoipu Upolu ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai‘i.
Anticipated Use
Continued access on Old Coast Guard Road to the shoreline parking lot and the Na Ala
Hele trail at Puakea/Pali Akamoa.
Provide access for cultural practices, shoreline gathering, fishing, surfing, and recreation.
Protection of access to significant cultural and historic resources.
Hawaiian Monk seals have been sighted along the shoreline.
Significance
Honoipu may be translated as "gourd bay" because the shape of the bay and surrounding
cliffs resembles a gourd. The hono (bay) is a place with calm seas, protected from the
strong Apa'apa'a winds of Kohala. It is known for its traditional landing site for interisland
canoes traveling to and from Maui. Famous songs and chants recall this as the place where
canoes and ships wait for calm winds before leaving the leeward protection of the island to
sail across the Alenuihaha Channel.
Historic Honoipu Landing was surrounded by a small village and served as an alternative
“port” to shipping at Mahukona.
From 1944 to 1992, the property was part of the U.S. Department of Defense Radio
Navigation program at Coast Guard Upolu Point LORAN Station.
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Portions of the Coast Guard station are located on adjoining Hawaiian Homelands and
Kamehameha Schools lands.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Representatives of the North Kohala community, Kohala Lihikai, Hawaiian Islands Land
Trust, and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Association actively worked with the
previous owner, Parker Ranch, to identify sources to purchase and to steward the land.
Current owners have background in restoration and preservation of historic sites elsewhere.
High community support for continued shoreline and Na Ala Hele trail access.
Potential for matching federal, state, county, and private funding.
.
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PRIORITY #11: PEPE’EKEO ‘AINA
SUGG. 20-015
(601 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 2-8-008:151 consisting of approx. 1.81 acres of the
Makahanaloa ahupua’a in the District of South Hilo, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
This property facilitates safe and easy public access to the shoreline for fishing, linking a
parking area to both the traditional trail down to the water’s edge and to a connecting
county access route along the coastal pali that extends north about two miles.
This property will allow community members to recreate on a bluff with striking views to
the south to the Leleiwi Point and Hilo and also to the north.
Significance
Adjacent to the site of the former Pepe’ekeo Mill Landing, this property retains a few
structural elements that represent plantation history amid a larger landscape where most
of what remained has been dismantled and transformed into other development
pathways.
The site also retains older cultural significance to the Hawaiian community, including a
“leina” where departing souls leap off into the next realm.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The landowner has ceased development efforts and is eager to sell this special access
property to the County.
As high-end development eliminates more of the traditional fishing and walking access
north of Hilo, the current opportunity to acquire such a useful site and to retain the
traditional access to and along the coastline is a real asset for the public.
Organizations such as Pepe’ekeo Fishermen’s Association and Pepe’ekeo Point
Shoreline Association have offered to help steward the property and to assist with
managing access.
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Numerous individuals have advocated for this acquisition.
Pepe’ekeo ‘Aina
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PRIORITY #12: KUKUIPAHU-HA’ENA CORRIDOR
SUGG. 20-006
(586 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-6-001: 013, 016, 018, 042, 049, 050, and 089 to 107, 112
consisting of approx. 1,456.25 acres of the Ha‘ena, Awalua, and
Kukuipahu ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Current uses that will continue with a preservation purchase include a variety of
recreational activities including fishing, gathering, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
Access to ancient and modern hiking trails.
Valuable educational experience because this remote site contains the most wilderness
of any place on the dry leeward North Kohala coast.
Significance
Because of its isolation, protection by the forest and relativelylow-impact land uses in
the last century, the historic/cultural sites in this area are abundant and intact, including
those which are pre-contact.
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This general area was a portion of the Kohala Field System, which provided the food
base required for the large population in this area.
These sites are part of an interrelated and continuous pre-contact settlement along the
windward and leeward Kohala coast.
Habitat for Hawaiian Hoary Bat and Hawaiian Monk seal.
Protection of these lands is critical to maintaining marine water quality.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The nominating groups have talked to Parker Ranch about acquisition.
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PRIORITY #13: KEAWENUI
SUGG. 20-007
(582 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-8-
001:009 consisting of
approx. 166.046 acres of
the Kehena 2 ahupua’a
in the District of North
Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Public access for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and recreation
Cultural education and gathering
Preservation of cultural and natural resources
Significance
Significant cultural and historic sites abound in an ancient canoe houses, shrines, village
sites, home sites, and burial locations.
Archaeological features are extremely well-preserved due to limited disturbance.
The Hawaiian Hoary Bat and the Hawaiian Monk Seal frequent the coast.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Many groups have expressed interest in helping acquire and manage Keawenui: North
Kohala Community Access Group, Kohala Lihikai, the Ala Kahakai National Trails
System, the Ala Kahakai Trail Association, Kohala Senior Athletic Association, Kohala
National Guard Alumni, Malama Kohala Kahakai, Maika’i Kamakani O Kohala, Kohala
Historic and Preservation Group, Ka Makani O Kohala Ohana, and Malama Na Wahi
Pana O Kohala.
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Cultural Site:
Stones outlining
an ancient feature.
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PRIORITY #14: PAHOEHOE 1st LA'ALOA
SUGG. 20-002
(578 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 7-7-008:120 and 124 consisting of approx. 29.8 acres of the
Pahoehoe, La’aloa ahupua’a in the District of North Kona, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Preservation of open space, to help halt any further development of any area in an
already overly developed Ali’i Drive. By halting further commercial and residential
development would help mitigate further traffic issues.
Preserve burial grounds and other culturally significant sites.
Significance
The neighboring community has concerned that development of the site will
impede traffic and block escape of residents during tsunami or similar emergency
evacuations.
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If developed, the reduction of permeable surfaces will lead to additional localized
flooding.
Culturally significant sites such as burial grounds will be destroyed as has occurred on
other Ali’i Drive developments.
La'aloa means "very sacred" and the area is historically documented by Pukui in Place
Names of Hawaii, (p. 126) as a sacred burial area. This area is of cultural importance.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Extremely strong support for acquisition as well as long-term management from
community and community organizations.
Willing seller to PONC.
st
Pahoehoe 1 La’aloa
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PRIORITY #15: MAGIC SANDS LA'ALOA
SUGG. 20-012
(568 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 7-7-004:063 consisting of approx. 8.814 acres of the
Kaumalumalu Pahoehoe 1 ahupua’a in the District of North Kona, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
More land to extend Pahoehoe Beach Park (Directly across the street).
Preserve open space to protect flood plains that are a threat to the public beaches.
Preserve traditional landscape of agriculture.
Protect quality of life with a land use strategy.
Protect and preserve in Open Space
Significance
Hawaiian Canoe Landing
A high probability of high-status residential structure.
The area of La'aloa, Pahoehoe 1st is sacred to both Kamehameha I and Alapa'inui
Royal Activities at Kaumalumalu have been held on this site.
DLNR has documented that 23 historic features remain intact.
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Special Opportunity for Acquisition Management
Significant community support.
Management of Stewarding opportunities is possible with West Hawaii Surfing
Association.
The landowner is interested in Open Space possibilities.
Magic Sands
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PRIORITY #16: KE ALA KAKOU
SUGG. 20-013
(561 points out of possible 800)
Tax Map Key (3) 7-6-004:003 consisting of approx. 2.4888 acres of the
Holualoa 1 and 2 ahupua’a in the District of North Kona, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
This is a path, connected to a "flag" parcel of 2.5 acres adjacent to Holualoa Elementary School.
Safe path for students walking to school, as an alternate route to Mamalahoa Hwy.
Convenient and (direct) enjoyable route to connect the school to the Community Center
civic spaces.
The path will provide a civic connector and space that honors and supports the
local tradition of community and mutual support, a tradition which is under threat by
increasingly heavy traffic and narrow shoulders
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Significance
The flag parcel is part of the Holualoa flood corridor and will provide an opportunity to
mitigate risk of stormwater flooding and damage to the core of the village by slowing and
infiltrating the flood waters and recharging the aquifer.
A rare parcel of remaining open land where residents and visitors can feel connected to
'aina.
Special Opportunity for Acquisition Management
Two of the three landowners have expressed support and willingness to participate in
the process of acquisition. The third parcel owner is willing to discuss.
The lot has been subdivided (CPR’d) into eight lots not indicated on the map.
Easement is shared with abutting owners.
Ke Ala Kakou
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST
PRIORITIZED LISTS 2006-201
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) & Rank
NameApprox. AcreageNo. YearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
POHOIKI BAY1-3-08:97 (26.76)120102011-71$1,602,500 N/AWarranty Deed recorded Nov. 25, 2015
Doc. No. T-9459209
KAHI INC 1-4-02:22 (322.17)7 2012 2013-201$2,660,000$1,330,000 LLCP Grant Canceled due to the 2018 Puna
(VACATIONLAND)12013(State DLNR Legacy Land Lava Flow. This property is Lava inundated,
Conservation Program, unable to purchase.
(LLCP))
CAPE KUMUKAHI1-4-02:52 (80.73)620062007-288N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
WAI‘ELE1-4-03:03 (113.60) 1-7 2006 2007-286N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
4-03:37 (51.74)4 2008
92018
HONOLULU 1-4-03:19 (30) 5 2006 2007-287N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
LANDING1-4-03:20 (334.41)32008
MERMAID PONDS 1-4-28:44 (2.515)132019N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
ACCESS
WAI'OPAE RD1-4-68:08 (.18) 12 2012N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
1-4-68:07 (.18) 13
1-4-68:33 (.18)
LANDS ADJ. to 1-4-93:42 (2.05)1320132014-4194N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
AHALANUI PARK &
HOT POND
THE GAPP 1-5-10:32 (5.59)1220142014-451N/AN/AProperty acquired by the County with other
PROPERTYfunding source. PONC Preservation funds
were not used.
HILO BAYFRONT 2-2-53:20 (1.20)112012N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
TRAILS
LAND ADJ. to HILO 2-4-02:73 (19.36)132014N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
MUNICIPAL GOLF
COURSE
HONOLI‘I BEACH2-6-25:01 (0.25)62013N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
2.12020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
PAPA'IKOU 2-7-27:65 (1.29)122017N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
LANDING INC.
2-8-04:05 (264.94)32010N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
SPRINGS AG/CE
HAKALAU POINT2-9-02:79 (5.12) 2-320152016-535N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
9-02:81 (3.60)
MAULUA GULCH3-4-02:04 (997.54)82011N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
3-7-01:11 (992.77)
WAIPI‘O 4-8-04:06 (1.80)320062006-427$900,000 N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Oct. 12, 2007
LOOKOUT(+ closing costs)Doc. No. 07-181174.
NIULI‘I5-2-01:20 (23.25)320112015-328N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
5-2-01:25 (24.89)22012
22013
32014
52015
HAPU‘U TO 5-2-07:04 (74.73)420102015-327N/A$1,452,000Awaiting matching funds.
KAPANAI‘A 5-2-07:27 (8.36)22011(State DLNR Legacy Land
CULTURAL 62012Conservation Program)
CORRIDOR32013pending
22014
12015
32017
3 2018
32019
HALE O KA’ILI5-3-07:22 (22.08)2015-327$2,500,000 N/AWarranty Deed recorded on April 3, 2018
(+ closing cost)Doc. No. A66670418
HAPU‘U TO 5-3-07:23 (23.60)2015-327N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
KAPANAI‘A 5-3-07:26 (18.91)
5-3-07:32 (7.00)
5-3-07:33 (7.00)
2.22020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
HALELUA5-3-07:10 (50.31)320122015-326N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
12014
22015
52017
6 2018
62019
BANYAN TREE 5-5-15:42 (.91)820132014-332$750,000 N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Feb. 20, 2015
PARK(+ closing costs)Doc. No. T9181201.
5-6-01:13(30.89), 16
KUKUIPAHU-22007N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
(13.00), 18 (24.33),
72009
42 (24.30), 49 (.44),
CORRIDOR52011
50 (1.50), 89 (7.25),
82012
90 (11.22), 91
92013
(20.46), 92 (13.51),
72014
93 (18.38), 94
8 2015
(24.01), 95 (61.95),
9 2016
96 (53.46), 97
82017
(109.15), 98 (24.28),
10 2018
99 (20.28), 100
112019
(20.22), 101 (21.44),
102 (20.03), 103
(515.73), 105
(46.67), 106 (30.72)
HONO’IPU5-6-01:74 (17.55)8 2018 N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
92019
PA‘O‘O5-7-01:05 (10.61)120072008-616$ 1,890,000$ 945,000Warranty Deed recorded on Nov. 15, 2010
220082010-338(+ closing costs)(State – DLNR LLCP)Doc. No. 10-175003.
22009
2.32020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
LAPAKAHI5-7-01:11 (17.05)32009N/A$2,500,000 $1,250,000 Warranty Deed recorded on Mar. 18, 2011
(+ closing costs)(State – DLNR LLCP) Doc. No. 11- 045766 to the State, DLNR.
$1,250,000 These lands are now incorporated into the
(Nat'l Oceanic & existing Lapakahi Historical Park.
Atmospheric Admin.
Coastal and Estuarine Land
Conservation Program)
LAMALOLOA5-7-01:20 (35.345)72013N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
62014
62015
42017
7 2018
82019
5-7-02:03 (71.30)
32007N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
5-7-02:11 (232.85)
HISTORICAL 82009
5-7-03:01 (.05)
AREA42011
5-7-03:02 (67.45)
52012
5-7-03:03 (30.39)
52013
5-7-03:07 (.06)
4 2014
5-7-03:08 (.17)
42015
5-7-03:10 (102.30)
32017
5-7-03:18 (.07)
4 2018
42019
KEAWENUI5-8-01:09 (166.05)22010N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
62011
102012
112013
52014
72015
92017
11 2018
102019
2.42020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
KAUPALAOA5-8-01:10 (62.62)5 2018 N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
72019
5-8-01:11 (71.19)
KAIHOLENA 4 2007 2008-644$6,541,680N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Jan. 28, 2010
5-8-01:19 (44.03)
(N. Parcels)62009(+ closing costs)Doc. No. 10-012378.
5-8-01:20 (36.34)
5-8-01:24 (0.06) por
5-8-01:21 (37.21)
KAIHOLENA 4 2007 2011-166$3,991,000$1,432,088.77Warranty Deed recorded Jun. 28, 2013 Doc.
(State – DLNR LLCP)
5-8-01:22 (39.34)
(S. Parcels)62009(+ closing costs) No. A-49270653.
5-8-01:25 (0.07)por
$2,558,911.23
(PONC Fund)
5-8-01:23 (34.63)
KAIHOLENA 4 2007 2011-166$2,094,000$1,449,555Warranty Deed recorded on Nov. 5, 2015,
5-8-01:25 (0.07) por
(S. Parcels)62009(State – DLNR LLCP)Doc. No. A-57870292.
KAIHOLENA 5-8-01:24, 25 (por)2008-644Special Note: A portion of these parcels are
(N. & S. Parcels)2011-166access
‘O‘OMA II7-3-09:04 (217.57) 7-4 2007 2012-276$6,200,000 $2,000,000 Warranty Deed recorded on Dec. 31, 2013
3-09:22 (83)7 2011 2012-291(+ closing costs) (private donation from Doc. No. A-51130112 (parcel 4)
1 2012 $4,200,000 Kohanaiki Shores, LLC)
142012 (PONC Fund)
KONA'S PEOPLE 7-5-10:54 (7.33)92014N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
PARK
PUAPUA‘A7-5-20:22 (4.20) 5 2008 2006-404 $10,700,00 N/AWarranty Deed dated 07/14/2020 recorded
7-5-20:24 (3.08) 42013(+ Closing costs)with the State of Hawaii BOC on 07/29/2020
(preservation
7-5-20:28 (.05)as Doc. No. T-11167341
purposes)
7-5-20:34 (5.33)and
Warranty Deed dated 07/17/2020 dual
recording with the State of Hawai‘i, on
07/29/2020 as Doc No. T-11167485 & Doc
No. A-75150920
2.52020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
BANYAN’S BEACH7-6-15:23 120112012-240N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
(10,000 sq. ft.)
LAND ADJ. to 7-6-16:32 (0.09)102014N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
HALE HALAWAI O
KINGMAN TRUST7-7-08:20 (1.30)42009372 10$2,800,000N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Feb. 28, 2012
(+ closing costs)Doc. No. T-8093172.
(PONC Fund)
KINGMAN TRUST7-7-08:31 (4.71)$420,000N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Feb. 28, 2012
(+ closing costs)Doc. No. A-44410450.
(PONC Fund)
KINGMAN TRUST7-7-08:100 (.17)42009373 10$360,000N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Feb. 28, 2012
(+ closing costs)Doc. No. A-44410451.
(County P&R)
WHITE SANDS 7-7-08:21 (10.62) 1020132014-423$3,000,000 N/AWarranty Deed recorded on Oct. 10, 2014,
MAUKA7-7-08:23 (.16)(+ closing costs)Doc. No. A-53960444.
HALOA 'AINA7-9-01:13, 14, 15 220192020-677N/ADFOW, LLCP PendingNot being pursued at this time.
(2,780)
MANINI BEACH 8-2-06:27 (.75) 152013N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
PARK PROJECT8-2-06:28 (.21)
Grant of Conservation Easement between HCC
HCC FARMS, LLC 8-2-11:02 (67.58)12 2013 N/AN/AN/A
Farms LLC and Hawaiian Islands Land Trust
(Conservation 8-2-11:23 (1.41)82014
(HILT) recorded on Mar. 17, 2016 Doc. No. A-
Easement)
59200621.
2.62020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
Grant of Conservation Easement dated
FRIENDS OF AMY 8-2-13:02 (1.72) 8-2016 2019-155$80,020.00N/A
11/12/2019 recorded with the State of Hawai‘I,
B.H. GREENWELL 2-13:03 (4.80) 2018
BOC on 11/21/2019 as Doc. No. A-72640305
BOTANICAL 8-2-13:14 (5.30)
and
GARDENS 8-2-14:43 (1.13)
Grant of Conservation Easement dated
(Conservation 8-2-15:59 (.64)
11/14/2019 recorded with the State of Hawai‘I,
Easement)
BOC on 11/21/2019 as Doc. No. A-72640307
WAIKAKU‘U PARK8-7-08:02 (24.18) 920122012-256N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
8-7-08:33 (12.71)
8-7-08:34 (35.29)
IO LANI KEA 8-7-11:02 (46.27)7 2017 N/AN/AN/APending Resolution
TRUST122018
LANDS OF KALIHI8-9-03:05 (220.38)92015N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
8-9-10:01 (22.64)
8-9-10:02 (11.28) 8-
9-10:08 (1.14)
POHUE BAY9-2-01:Portions of 2 2006 N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
Parcels5 2016
13 2018
12 2019
KAHUKU9-2-01:75 (3127.95)520092011-049 $2,600,000 $621,245Warranty Deed recorded Nov. 4 , 2016, Doc.
2012-314(+ closing costs) (State – DLNR LLCP) No. A-61520211.
$764,755 (PONC $1,214,000*U. S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands
Fund)
(Federal –*USF&W, RLA)
Acquisition Grant
GRASSMAN 9-4-05:08 (211.81)142013N/AN/AN/AGrant of Conservation Easement between
MACADAMIA NUT Janice & Blaine Grassman and HILT
FARM recorded on Nov. 15, 2016 Doc. No. A-
(Conservation 61630568.
Easement)
2.72020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
WAIKAPUNA 9-5-07:16 (2,209.31)1 2017 2018-650$4,000,000 N/AGrant of Conservation Easement between
(Conservation 1 2018(+ closing costs)Ala Kahakai Trail Association recorded on
Easement)Dec. 16, 2019 Doc. No. TBA
9-5-07:05 (7.80)
WAIKAPUNA, 62017N/AN/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
9-5-07:08 (8.00)
KAHILIPALI'IKI,
9-5-07:16 (2,013.14)
KAHILIPALINUI
9-5-10:26 (348)
MANAKA'A 20191N/AN/AN/AAla Kahakai Trails Association ha applied for
FISHING VILLAGE$2 million Legacy Land Grant is pending
KAUNAMANO9-5-11:01 (680.18)420122014-351N/AN/AThe Trust for Public Land and Ala Kahakai
9-5-11:04 (200) Trail Association has applied for $6 million in
9-5-11:05 (.18) 9-Federal funding from the Land and Water
5-11:06 (.64) Conservation Fund.
9-5-12:01 (383.40)
KAHUA OLOHU9-5-12:05 (13.00)1120142015-287$170,000 N/AWarranty Deed recorded Jun. 30, 2016 Doc.
(+ closing costs)No. A 60250078
9-5-16:06 (81.30) 9-1 2006 2006-451$3,900,000$1,500,000Warranty Deed recorded Nov. 8, 2011 Doc.
5-16:25 (106.38)1 2008 2009-198(+ closing costs)(State – DLNR LLCP)No. 11-184914.
9-5-17:05 (363.19)1 20092011-082$1,893,000 $507,000
(PONC Fund)(Federal – USF&W, RLA)
KAWA‘A BAY9-5-17:07 (234.29)1 2006 2006-451 $1,920,000$1,214,750.00Warranty Deed recorded Jan. 30, 2008 Doc.
1 2008 2007-240(+ closing costs)(State – DLNR LLCP)No. 08-013590.
1 2009$705,250
(PONC Fund)
2.82020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2019
December 16, 2020
Tax Map Key(s) &
NameAcreageRankYearResolution No. Purchase PriceMatching FundsStatus
PUNALU‘U (Beach 9-5-19: Coastal 420062007-169N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
Park, Adjacent pors. of various
lands, Ninole parcels; 9-
Springs, and Ninole 6-01:03 (3.57) 9-6-
Pond)01:06 (5.99) 9-6-
01:11 (.44) 9-6-
01:12 (.19)
KA'U SUGAR MILL9-6-02:16, 25 (66.78)102017N/AN/ANot being pursued at this time.
2.92020 Annual Report to the Mayor
Hawai'i County is an Equl Opportunity Employer and Provider.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
AP
ACQUISITION STATUS REPORT
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission
December 16, 2020
Preservation Fund
Matching(actual including closing
GRANTS AWARDEDAmount Funded costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural $ 1,214,750.00$ 708,557.29$ 1,923,307.29
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural $ 945,000.00$ 944,172.44$ 1,889,172.44
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural $ 1,500,000.00$ 1,929,004.47$ 3,936,004.47
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands$ 507,000.00
Acquisition Grant
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural $ 1,432,088.77$ 2,573,715.45$ 4,005,804.22
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural $ 621,245.00$ 771,979.12$ 2,607,224.12
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands$ 1,214,000.00
Acquisition Grant
GRAND TOTALS (with Grant Awards) =$ 7,434,083.77$ 6,927,428.77$ 14,361,512.54
Total Grants Awarded =$ 7,434,083.77
Preservation Fund
PRIVATE
(actual incl. closing
DONATION
ACQUISITION (PRIVATE DONATION)costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
‘O‘oma, North Kona, Hawai‘i$ 2,000,000.00$ 4,234,933.83$ 6,234,933.83
GRAND TOTALS (with Donation) =$ 6,234,933.83
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
3.1
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission
December 16, 2020
Preservation Fund
Conservation
(actual incl. closing
TOTAL
ACQUISITIONS (NO FUNDING)Easement costs/escrow refund)
Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawai‘i$ 1,606,134.11$ 1,606,134.11
Waipi‘o Valley Lookout Parcel$ 902,120.43$ 902,120.43
$ 753,612.01$ 753,612.01
Kaiholena (North), North Kohala, Hawai‘i$ 6,550,045.82$ 6,550,045.82
Kipapa Park, North Kona, Hawai‘i$ 3,240,026.09$ 3,240,026.09
$ 3,004,150.01$ 3,004,150.01
$ 8,020.00$ 8,020.00
X
$ 10,712,418.55$ 10,712,418.55
$ 170,879.66$ 170,879.66
Halawa, North Kohala, Hawai‘i $ 2,504,425.25$ 2,504,425.25
$ 4,007,840.00$ 4,007,840.00
X
COUNTY TOTAL PRESERVATION FUND (with no matching funds) = $ 33,459,671.93
GRAND TOTAL PRESERVATION FUND = $ 44,622,034.53
GRAND TOTAL MATCHING FUNDS AWARDED = $ 7,434,083.77
GRAND TOTAL PRIVATE DONATIONS = $ 2,000,000.00
ACQUISITION GRAND TOTALS =
$ 54,056,118.30
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
3.2
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission
December 16, 2020
District
District/Property/Tax Map KeyZoningAcreageTotals
PUNA 26.7620
Agricultural 26.7620
HÃMÃKUA 1.8040
Agricultural 1.8040
North KOHALA
261.8330
Agricultural 22.0820
Commercial 0.9110
Agricultural 10.6100
Agricultural 71.1880
" 44.0300
" 36.3400
(south) " 37.2060
(south) " 39.3400
" 0.0570
(south)" 0.0690
North KONA 246.9913
Conservation 217.5660
Residential 4.2004
" 3.0780
" 0.0329
" 5.3275
Hotel 1.3017
Residential 10.6170
Apartment 0.1578
Agricultural 4.7100
SOUTH KONA
13.5936
Commercial 1.7180
Residential 4.8020
Agricultrual 5.3000
" 1.1300
Residential 0.6436
KÃ'U 6,215.2190
Agricultural 13.0000
Agricultural 3,127.9500
Conservation 81.3030
" 106.3800
" 363.1880
" 234.2930
Agricultural 2,289.1050
TOTAL ACREAGE ACQUIRED (as of Dec. 16, 2020) 6,766.2029
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
3.3
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES
SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
PUNA (Zone1)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
1-2-17:45 and 1-2-18:06Kaimu Ocean Access, 2019
1-3-01:54, 74, 83, 84
1-3-08
1-3-
1-4--4-68:01, 04-20-
1-4-02:75
1-4-91
1-6--6-91:54
1-8-04:101
S.HILO (Zone 2)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
2007
. 250 -
2-1 –
2-1-16:02, 06
2-6--6--6-
--
2-6-18:01
2-7-04:118
2-7-09
2-9-02:23
2-9--1-01:01, 02, 03
N. HILO (Zone 3)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
4.1
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Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
3-4-
3-6-05
3-6-05:15
3-6-05:17
3-7-01:03
3-7-01:11
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
L.
4-1-06:07
4-2-03:03
4-3--4- 03 , and
4-4-02:04
4-4-05:06
4-4-05:11
4-4-15:02
4-5-02
areas 2006
4-6-02:02
4-6-03:21
4-7-03:01
4-7-03:01
4-8-01:01, 04
4-8-07:15
N. KOHALA (Zone 5)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
2006
4.2
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
2007
–
5-1-04:29
5--
5-2-01:02, 03
2017
5-2-
2006
5-2--2-05:18
5-3-
5-5-05:-6-01:27, 56
2006
5-5-07:37
5-6-01:75
5-8-01:10
5-8-02:01
S.KOHALA (Zone 6)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
6-2-02:06
6-4-01:60
4.3
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
6-4-02:137
6-5 and 6-6
6-5-01:20
6-5-01:20
6-6-01-
6-6-
6-6-03:06
6-6-05:27
6-7-
6-7-02
2006
6-8-01:01
6-8-01:01 2007
6-8-01:22
N. KONA (Zone 7)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
7-1-02
7-1-03:10 2006
7-2
7-2--2-
7-2-04
7-2-05
7-3-25:03 -
7-4-20
7-5
-–
4.4
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
7-6-16:01
7-6-16:13
7-6-16:32
7-6-21:16 and 17
7-7-04:12, 51, 52, 54
7-8-
7-8-13
S. KONA (Zone 8)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
8-2--2-02:01
2006
8--4
8-3-04
8-3-06 2006
8-7--7-01:06
8-8-01
8-8-01:22, 32, 33 and 8-9-01:23
KA’U (Zone 9)
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s), Year(s) Submitted
9-----5
9-2-01:72
9-2-02
9-3-01
9-3-01
9-3--4-01
4.5
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(submittals that did not make the prioritized list)
December 16, 2020
9-4-02:03
2006
9-5--6-
9-5-08:01
2006
9-5-
9-5-18
9-5-19 2006
9-8-02 –
2006
4.6
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
H.C.C CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
AP
H.C. CHARTER ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10-15
Report of the Commissioners
December20
39
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
H.C. CHARTER ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10-16
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
AP
PROCESS for PROPERTY ACQUISITION with FUNDS
from the PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUNDS
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
ProcessforPropertyAcquisitionwith FundsfromthePublic Access,
OpenSpaceandNaturalResourcesPreservationFund
depositedintothePublicAccess,OpenSpaceandNatural
approximately
ResourcesPreservationFund(FUND)pursuanttoChapter2,Article42,Section2-214oftheHawai‘iCounty
Code, 1983, 2005 EditionandArticleX,Section10-15 of the Hawai‘iCountyCharter.Thesefundsare2%of
all real property tax revenues, including penalties and interest collected by Hawai‘i County each year.
1.ThepublicmaysubmitsuggestionformstothePublicAccess,OpenSpaceandNaturalResources
Preservation Commission (PONC).PONCsuggestionformsmay be foundon-line at
:
andaredueonorbeforethelastbusinessdayofeachyear.Suggestionformsreceivedafter
thisdatewillbeconsideredbythe Commissionthe following year.TheCommissionreviewsall
suggestion forms,includingadditionalinformationsubmittedi.e.pictures,maps,testimonyfromlocal
residents,archaeologicalinformation,realestate listings,landsurveys, etc.andalso welcomespublic
testimony
atPONC meetings.
2.
TheCommissionprioritizesalist of properties from the suggestion formsthatweresubmittedforthat
year, compiles allinformation,creates the PrioritizedList of PropertiesandsubmitsAnnual
st
ReporttotheMayoreachyearbyDecember 31.AnnualReportstothe Mayor maybefound on-line
at:
3.
Once a property is ranked on the list, a memberoftheHawai‘i County Councilmaysubmit a resolution
to authorize the Director of Financetoproceedwithnegotiationsforacquisition.Community
arewelcometoadvocateforthisresolution.Once the County Council approves a
resolutionto acquiretheproperty, the Commission will no longer consider the property for future
prioritized lists.
4.
TheDepartment of Finance, PropertyManagementDivision(PMD)may or may not open negotiations
topurchase the property. Factorsaffectingthisdecision could be:ifthereis a willingseller,ifthereis a
community group thatiswillingtomanage the property, iftherearematching funds or ifthereare other
properties that are higher priorities for acquisition.
5.
The County ismorelikelytoacquire properties that have commitmentsformatchingfunds.Matching
funds maximize the purchasing power of the FUND.Thebestuse of FUNDmoniesisto be usedfor
dollar for dollar matching funds. Thepartywhosubmittedthesuggestionformwillworkwith the PMD
and/or Council Membertoseekmatching funds. Todate,matching funds have been obtained fromU.S.
FishandWildlifeService(USF&W),Recovery Lands AcquisitionProgram(forendangeredspecies)
andtheStateofHawai‘i,LegacyLandConservationProgram(LLCP).Sourcesfor other matching
funds could possibly be obtained fromOffice of HawaiianAffairsforculturalsitesandfrom the Federal
EmergencyManagementAdministration for flood plain or flood prone lands.
Additional Information:
Article X, Section 10-15 of the Hawai‘i County Charterstipulateswhat lands may be purchasedwiththese
funds: (see excerpt from section below)
(a)Moniesinthisfundshall be usedsolely to:
(1)Purchase or otherwise acquire lands or property entitlementsintheCounty of Hawai‘i
for public outdoor recreation and education, including:
(A)Access to beaches and mountains;
(B)Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites;
(C)Protection of natural resources, significant habitat or eco-systems includingbuffer
zones;
(D)Preservation of forests,beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty and agricultural
lands; and
(E)Protection of watershed lands topreserve waterquality and water supply.
The Public Access, Open Space and NaturalResources Preservation Maintenance Fund(administered by
theDept.of Parks & Recreation(P&R):Thereisavailablefor
communitygroupstoassisttheCounty with stewardship and maintenanceof properties purchased with the
FUND.ThenextperiodthatP&Rwillbeacceptingstewardshipgrantapplicationswillbe
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
RULES of PRACTICE and PROCEDURE OF THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
SUGGESTION FORMS
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
DEADLINETO FILE BYFEBRUARY 26, 2021
wĻƭĻƩǝĻķ ŅƚƩ ƚŅŅźĭĻ ǒƭĻʹ
COUNTY
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission
SUGGESTION FORM
For Lands and/or Property Entitlements for Acquisition
The Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is accepting suggestions for sites
orprojects to improve upon public access, open space, and natural resources preservation, pursuant to Chapter 2,
Article42, of the County Code. Please use the form below to tell the Commission about a place or
access you would like to see protected. Forms completed thoroughly will enhance assessment. The Commission
welcomes re-submission of properties previously submitted where County Council has not taken action. Please use
one form per suggestion and limit total application size including attachments to less than 10 MB (megabytes) or
20 pages maximum (include photos, maps, and figures). Completeness of requested content will affect ranking.
Name of Site or Project: ____________________________________________________________________________________
, Council District, and Location within: _________________________________________________________
TaxMap Key (TMK) Number(s): _____________________________________________ Land Area (Acreage): ____________
Landowner(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________________
fee simple purchase request easement request or both
Property is either:
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone/Fax: Email:
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project (please check those that apply)
Public outdoor recreation and education, Preservation of forests, including beaches, coastal ar-
including access to beaches & mountains eas, natural beauty, & agricultural lands
Preservation of historic of culturally im- Protection of watershed lands to preserve water qual-
portant land areas and sites ity and water supply
Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones
Attachment A: Provide a Tax Map Key Plat map and a property map with the property boundaries and/or proposed
access outlined or highlighted. To confirm the council district (map on page 3) by contacting the County
at: (808) 961-8277 (URL) https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/legislative/office-of-the-county-clerk/elections-
information. (Optional: include regional maps with nearby protected/public areas).
Attachment B: Provide a clear statement detailing how public acquisition would fulfill one or more of the above pur-
poses. Also, explain the intent, long-term vision, and/or strategy of this proposed acquisition or project.
Attachment C: Provide, if available, additional community endorsements for this proposed acquisition or project
through letters of support (simply reference any additional documents). In addition, please identify community or-
ganizations, land trusts, or individuals that could be contacted for further information about this proposed acquisi-
tion or project.
Attachment D: Provide verification of community organizations, land trusts, or individuals, who are willing to be part
ofthe long-term management /maintenance of this property.
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Attachment E: Provide summaries or abstracts instead of full reports. Include within the summary, citations or links
to reference the documentation related to the suggested site or project. This would assist the Commission in their
assessments. Do not send original documents or pictures, as they will not be returned.
Please answer the following questions in the attachments above to assist the commissioners in their scoring.
1) How would the general public benefit from this proposed acquisition or project?
2) Describe any significant historic, cultural, or natural resources on the property (please be as spe-
cific as possible and include only a summary of documentation. i.e. archaeological reports)
3) Describe and include maps showing any significant relationship to larger historical, cultural,
and/or natural landscape. (i.e. corridor, agricultural field systems, conservation strategy, etc.)
4) Describe level of urgency (i.e. is property currently on the market/for how long, has an active re-
zoning/subdivision application been filed, high public use, etc.)
5) Describe any special opportunities for acquisition that presently exist. (Special funding available,
etc.)
6) Has partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to leverage resources
(funding, grants, managing partnerships) been identified? Yes No Unknown If yes,
please describe.
7) Is/Are the landowner(s) aware of this suggestion and willing to participate? Yes No
Unknown If yes, please submit a letter form the landowner (s).
8) Is/Are the property(s) or property easement(s) available for acquisition? Yes No Un-
known If yes, please describe.
9) Are there any covenants, encumbrances, restrictions (i.e. association or maintenance), or ease-
ments? If yes, please describe.
Please send completed forms to:
i
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101
96720 4252
For further information contact: Maxine Cutler at (808) 961-8069, Email: maxine.cutler@hawaiicounty.gov
For online information go to: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=13770&dbid=1
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS THE LAST WORKING DAY IN FEBRUARY BY 4:30 P.M.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
B C D E Other
Attachments: A
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FORM
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTYOF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS,OPENSPACE ANDNATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATIONCOMMISSION
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FORM
Name of Site or Project:
Ahupua’aocation within:
Land Area (Acreage):
District:
Puna
N.HiloN. KohalaN.Kona
S. Kohala
S.HiloS.Kona
TMKNo.(s):
Landowner(s):
AnticipatedUse:
Purpose of suggested site (forpublic acquisition) or project:
Publicoutdoorrecreationand education,Preservation offorests,beaches, coastal
including access to beachesandmountainsareas,naturalbeauty,and agricultural lands
Preservation ofhistoricor culturallyProtectionof watershedlandsto preserve
importantland areasand siteswaterqualityandwater supply
Protectionofnaturalresources,including
buffer zones
Significance
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
SCORES
Criteria1(40)
Criteria2(30)
Criteria3(30)
Maximum Pts. (100)
Total Score =
Evaluated, Reviewed, and Scored By:
Commissioner: _________________________________ Dated: ______________
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(Revised/18)
0=Does Not Meet Any Requirement
2=Unclear Information
CRITERIA1SCORING:
4=Partially Meets Requirements
6=Meets All Requirements
8=Exceeds All Requirements
Criteria1:Assesseswhether the land orproperty entitlements meets the purposes ofPublic Access,
Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund,pursuant to Chapter 2,Article 42 of the Hawai‘i
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition).
A.Publicoutdoorrecreationandeducation,includingaccesstobeachesand
mountains
Provide a widevariety of recreational opportunities for theresidentsand visitorsof
the County
Maintainthenaturalbeauty of recreationareas
Provideadiversityofenvironmentsforactiveandpassivepursuits
B.Preservationofhistoricorculturallyimportantlandareasandsites
Protect,restore,andenhancethesites, buildings, andobjectsofsignificant
historicalandculturalimportancetoHawai‘i
Appropriate accesstosignificanthistoricsites,buildings,andobjects of public
interest could be madeavailable
Possesses and unusual richness and diversity of archeological and biological
features
C.Protectionofnaturalresources,includingbufferzones
Protectand conserve the natural resources from undue exploitation, encroachmentand
damage
Protectandpromotethe prudent use of Hawai‘i’s unique, fragile, and significant
environmentalandnatural resources
Protect rare or endangered speciesandhabitatsnativetoHawai‘i
Definethemost desirable use of landwithinthe County thatachievesan
ecologicalbalance providing residents andvisitorsthequality of lifeandan
environmentinwhichthenaturalresources of theislandareviableand
sustainable
Maintainand,iffeasible,improvetheexistingenvironmentalquality of the
island
D.Protectionofforests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty, and agricultural lands
Protect,preserveandenhancethequality of areas endowed withnaturalbeauty,
including thequality of coastalscenic resources
Protectscenicvistasandviewplanes from becoming obstructed
Maximize opportunities for present and future generations toappreciateandenjoy
natural andscenicbeauty
Identify, protectandmaintainimportant agriculture lands on theisland of
Hawai‘i
Preserve theagriculturalcharacter of theisland
E. Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply
Protect and effectively manage Hawai‘i’s watersheds, riparian areas, ground water, and
coastal environment.
Total (40) Criteria 1
(Revised/18)
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0=Does Not Meet Any Requirement
3=Unclear Information
CRITERIA 2 & 3SCORING:
5=Partially Meets Requirements
7=Meets All Requirements
10=Exceeds All Requirements
Criteria 2: Assessesthe levelof community support,includingreported urgency and
identifiedmanagement/maintenance partners,based on the community input process.
A.Levelofcommunitysupportbaseduponadditionaltestimony,lettersofsupport
and/or suggestionformsreceivedfor property.
B.Identifiedmanagement/maintenancepartners.
C.Reportedurgency.
Criteria 2
Criteria 3: Assesseswhetherthe property or propertyeasements couldbe acquired using
thePublicAccess,OpenSpace & Natural ResourcesPreservationFund and/orothermeans.
A.AcquisitionisfeasiblethroughtheFundand/orothermeans.
Special opportunity foracquisitionpresentlyexists(i.e.special funding
available, landowner willingtoparticipateinprocess,etc.).
B.Partneringwithothergovernmentagencies,privateornonprofitentitiestoleverage
resourceshasbeenidentified.
C.Propertyorpropertyeasementsareavailableforacquisition
Criteria 3
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
20 LIST OF STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED TO DEPARTMENT OF
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2021 LIST OF STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
by August 31, 2020 to the Department of Parks and Recreation
STU. 21- Applicant Property, District Tax Map Key No. (3)-
001 Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Bishop Museum, S. Kona 8-2-013:002, 004, 014;
Ethnobotanical Gardens 8-2-014:043; 8-2-015:059
002 N. Kohala Comm. Resource Center Hale O Kaili, N. Kohala 5-3-007:022
003 N. Kohala Comm. Resource Center Kaiholena, N. Kohala 5-8-001:011, 019 to 022
004 N. Kohala Comm. Resource Center Pao’o, N. Kohala 5-7-001:005
005 Na Maka Haloa O Waipio Pohoiki, Puna 1-3-008:097
006 4-8-004:006
007 Kawa, Kau 9-5-016:006, 025;
9-5-017:005, 007
008 Ho’omalu Ka’u Kahua Olohu, Kau 9-5-012:005
009 Kohanaiki ‘Ohana O’oma Beach, N. Kona 7-3-009:004
Total Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted = 9
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLICACCESS,OPEN SPACE, AND NATUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
20 Annual Report to the Mayor
20 BIOGRAPHIES OF THE COMMISSION
Report of the Commissioners
December, 20
Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission (PONC)
Commission Members/Biographies
E.KOOHAN PAIK-MANDER TERM: 1/1/18-12/31/22
Council District 1:
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TERM: 1/1/ - 12/31/
SHELLIE BEE ALLEN NAUNGAYAN
TERM: 1/1/ - 12/31/
DR. WAYNE FRANK TERM: 1/1/18 - 12/31/22
Council District 4:
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RICK WARSHAUER TERM: 1/1/17 - 12/31/21
Council District 6:
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KEKAULIKE P. TOMICH TERM: 1/1/16 - 12/31/20
Council District 8:
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SUSAN WELLS FISCHER TERM: 1/1/16 - 12/31/20