A. Harvey 48 hours Testimony 05.31.23

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From: Antu Harvey To: LPCtestimonv;WPCtestimonv Subject: Testimony—OPPOSE—PC Rules 9 amendments_JUN 2 JointPCs mtg Date: Wednesday,May 31,2023 11:26:33 AM Attachments: Testimony OPPOSE Pulama 2023.06.02 JointL&WPlanninoCommissions.odf Aloha, I, Antu Harvey, Executive Director of Pulama is Kona Heritage Council, am submitting the attached testimony on behalf of our Board of Directors. (below is the body text. Attached is the signed copy). Mahalo nui for this opportunity to engage civically and testify. Antu Harvey Subject: Testimony—Oppose Rule 9-11 (4) Amendment Aloha Chairs DeFranco and Lin and Members of the Leeward and Windward Planning Commissions, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Pulama is Kona Heritage Council, Pulama OPPOSES this amendment until these conditions can be met: 1. Written Description—The Planning Department must clearly document that this • is prepared under signature of the Planning Department (not just a pass through from the applicant) • AND that it reflects adequate diligence (complies with the requirements and rules as a CLG (Certified Local Government)) • AND that it includes the CRC's (Cultural Resource Commission) review, information and recommendation BEFORE it is submitted. 2. Archaelogical Inventory Report - must restore original item (A). Until the CRC can be adequately integrated as the primary authority role in this procedure, to "protect and preserve natural and manmade historic resources", this submission should at least include the inventory report by a licensed archaeologist,AND that is reviewed and commented on by the CRC BEFORE being sent to SHPD for review. Pulama's concerns: It is unclear the current workflow (process) by the Planning Department adequately complies with HRS Section 2015A-2, subsection (b) Objectives. (2) Historic resources; - (A) Protect, preserve, and, where desirable, restore those natural and manmade historic and prehistoric resources in the coastal zone management area that are significant in Hawaiian and American history and culture. 1. How is the Planning Department pulling together information to support drafting the submission? Does the Planning Department proactively: "...maintain a system for the survey, inventory and nomination of historic properties and archaeological sites within the county, as well as a system of site monitoring, that is compatible with that of the State Historic Preservation Office? [County Chapter 2 Section 229 -1a Powers and Duties of the Commission—(311" 2. How is the Planning Department ensuring: "The (CRC) Commission shall provide design