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

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ground of Dr. Graves. Ms. Withington gave a brief educational background of him and his findings in the areas of North Kohala regarding sediments and cultural involvement. iv. MS. CHANG asks for clarification of the North Kohala Land Trust. Ms. Withington explains her best but not sure of its origin and con- firms that this is not a property that was nominated this year. v. MS. CHANG asks for updates regarding Honoipu. Ms. Withington gives a brief historical background of the ownership of the proper- ty and the new ownership willingness to entertain an easement for a portion of the property. She also confirms that the present own- ers have restored the existing buildings and they are living there. MS. CHANG explains that the nomination includes Mr. Eggan's property, but they have developed it, but the community would be interested in a parking lot and access. vi. MS. WARD testifies that the details of Honoipu is confusion since there is not a clear view about the property. vii. MS. NAUNGAYAN confirms that the renovation and building a ga- zebo changes the footprints of the property. viii. CHR. KELEPOLO stats that the additional information and clarity of Honoipu will help the finance department, being there is no resolu- tion. MR. VENTURA confirms that it is really up to the commission to rank what the new information is given. ix. MS. KANEALII asks for clarification of ownership of the road. Ms. Withington says the State and the Egan's family owns it, but the federal has no interest in the road. c. Sugg. 22-008, Connecting to Holualoa Royal Complex. Mr. and Mrs. Blan- cett-Maddock presents a flood map to the commission and will be availa- ble after the meeting to the secretary to be distributed and be part of the board packet. i. MS. NAUNGAYAN asks about the flood issues. She says this is not part of the PONC process and it should be a Planning issue. Mr. Blancett-Maddock gave a history of the development activities are being contested. He gives a brief background of his involvement with the development of this project. He does confirm that the landowners are not willing sellers. ii. Mr. Blancett-Maddock continues to testify of the culturally signifi- cant of the properties and the historical trails. He opines the ne- cessity of preserving the area. iii. CHR. KELEPOLO expresses her appreciate to the Maddocks for bringing the nomination to PONC every year and being so pas- sionate about the area. Page 4