2022-05-09 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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and private funding updates for Lamaloloa. Ms. Withington responds the Kohala Groups are working with the landowners for the private purchase of Lamaloloa, an appraisal has been ordered, and will not be a PONC purchase. There being no further discussions, CHR. KELEPOLO moves to the next item on the agenda and acknowledges the arrival of Mr. Lee. 2. Commission to review and discuss PInG #1 and PInG #2 Site Visits Reports as reported at the April 4, 2022, PONC Special Meeting. (Motion required) a. PlnG#1 Site Visit Report for Sugg. 22-01, Historic 88 Temple Walk, S. Kona and Sugg. 22-08, Connecting to Holualoa Royal Complex. Sugg. 22-01. CHR. KELEPOLO summarizes the report with a passed resolution, property is a flag lot, beautiful lot, having historical values, restoration of the monument, and the path was cleared so the group actually walked the proposed walk. She says an archeological survey needs to be conducted to document any cultural values. The County's easement acquisition would greatly benefit the community by creating a safe walking path for pedestrians as the Holualoa main road being narrow has no sidewalks for children walking to school. She thanked Ms. Harvey and her group for making this an enjoyable event. Sugg. 22-008. MS. CHANG summarizes this part of the report and gives credit to the Maddocks for providing the flood zone maps and Ms. Ward for the pictures in the report. She says they could not access the property, but the Maddocks say the "rock wall" has cultural value. With no documentation, the Maddocks were advised to contact the State of Hawaii Historic Preservation Division. b. PInG#2 Site Visit Report for Sugg. 22-04, Honoipu, N. Kohala and Sugg. 22-07, Kukuioahu — Haena Corridor. N. Kohala. Sugg. 22-07. MS. ROSAM gives a summary of the site report and highlights areas of the property. She says the property is rich in cultural sites, you cannot go 30' without seeing something. MS. WARD confirms the property they visited was rich in cultural values. Sugg. 22-04. MS. ROSAM summarizes the site report and highlights issues with the property owners being the public is illegally accessing the back of his property and signage is needed. MS. WARD explains is the site needs to be (inaudible) and improvements may need to be considered if county decides to purchase it. MS. ROSAM explains the need to continue the 20 miles of the "trail" along the coastline. There being no further discussions, CHR. KELEPOLO thanks the members of the PInG #1 and #2 for going out to the sites and for their reports. She then moves to the next item announcements. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: CHR. KELEPOLO announces the next meeting anc ideas for the agenda. a. All 2022 Suggestions Scores are due to Ms. Page 3 discusses with the commission Cutler by June 24, 2022!!!