2022-04-04 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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CHR. KELEPOLO moved to the next item on the agenda, old business and invites Ms. Chang to give a summary of the report. V. OLD BUSINESS: MS. CHANG gave a summary of the PInG#2, Second Increment report regarding the Steward- ship Grant progress report form and asked the commission to review and be ready to approve the new fillable form and instructions. VI. NEW BUSINESS: 1. The commission to discuss, review, and interview 2022 Suggestions submitted by the January 31, 2022, deadline. a. Sugg. 22-01, Historic 88 Temples Walk, c/o Ms. Harvey. i. MS. WARD spoke of her gratitude for Ms. Harvey for coming and looks forward to visiting the sites. ii. MS. CHANG asks for clarification of the colored map and what is the vision and use of those areas. Ms. Harvey explains the histori- cal value of the areas, the uses, and restoration of the monument. iii. MS. WARD asks for their position if it does make it thru the PONC process. Ms. Harvey explains that their group will continue to seek private funding to make it possible for public access. iv. CHR. KELEPOLO confirms that the Holualoa Road is very narrow, and asks Ms. Harvey if the landowner is aware that a conservation easement will restrict development and building. Ms. Harvey con- firms v. MR. LEE asks if there is a ballpark price for the easement. Ms. Harvey says it would be great if they donate it. She gave the commission historical background on all of the properties adjacent to the proposed easement, as well as a vision for ultimately ex- tending the easement in the future. b. Sugg. 22-02, Halelua; -03, Hapu'u to Kapanai'a; -04, Honoipu; -05, Lamaloloa; 06, Keawenui; -07, Kukuipahu-Haena; with spokesperson for the Kohala Groups, Ms. Withington. i. MR. LEE compliments the efforts of the groups involvement in pre- serving the Kohala coastal area and the progress they have made. ii. MS. WARD asks if there is anything new about the suggestions. Ms. Withington gives an update on Lamaloloa and working the flo- ra restoration project on the neighbor's property. Ms. Ward asks for update on Archeological surveys and fire prevention efforts. Ms. Withington says that Dr. Michael Graves has been conducting site visits on neighboring properties and hopes that he will visit the properties. iii. MS. NAUNGAYAN asked for clarification on the educational back - Page 3