2024-01-03 (2) Email Claudia Rohr Testimony PD Report on SMA Minor Permits

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Where possible preservation of unique sugarcane milling features will be preserved or otherwise documented in photos for historical purposes. An Archaeological Inventory Study, (AIS), has not been performed on the subject property. If deemed required by the State Historic Preservation Division,the Trust will endeavor to engage with a licensed firm. However, it should be noted that the property has been in near 100%fully developed state for over 100 years and any native historic elements that may have been present prior to sugarcane operations are now completely obliterated. Modern era remnants of sugarcane milling and fluming do exist on the subject property, and they are also documented in many photographs and maps. The 4-lot subdivision action will not disturb any Historic features or resources. c. Scenic and Open Space Resources: Rather than using the standard 40' set back from the high wash of the waves at the ocean boundary,the project will be employing the use of"top-of-pali" edges for measurement of building set back widths. As depicted earlier the unique topographic flume shelf and flume cut features of the parcel will be used as point 0.00'from top of pali,then measuring inland some 50'for the limit of building set back. This will minimize buildings being too close to the ocean edge. The distance from Highway 19 is approximately 1,240 feet and view planes from there will be indistinguishable from what is present currently. Views from boating traffic on the ocean or that of incoming aircraft will be able to view a more natural ocean shoreline not impacted by buildings being too close to the shoreline. d. Coastal Ecosystems: A unique feature upon the subject parcel is the "puniawa"or enclosed river. The Kapue River is impounded by the 'ili'ili pebble beach. It is a coastal resource feature that the Trust would like to employ better stewardship practices to enhance the water quality and biota that reside in this unique "quasi-estuary" lagoon. The puniawa and beach have been impacted by upstream land clearing actions from unknown property owners who have been cutting down trees and palms and throwing chain sawed logs into Kapue River. During flood stage river flow,the logs literally cover the beach and float into the surf break or marine traffic commerce routes. We need to educate the upstream owners of their damaging impact on the coastal resource of the beach,the surf break and the puniawa. Another educational aspect of the puniawa is simply the use of the Hawaiian language and its meaning. Signage at the trail head and beach could further educate the trail and beach visitors of the special coastal resources they are experiencing, and how they can help use and protect it into the future. e. Economic uses: Currently the Brian Clark Living Trust is exploring enhanced economic uses for the property. Besides the Agricultural crop production values currently under expansion,there are two economic developments that may be of importance to the State and County economy, 1)Ag-Tourism guided experiences for the visitors who want to experience a unique agricultural, historical, and cultural education on the parcel; and 2) Hawaii Film Industry potentials using the features of the Beach, Puniawa, and the sugarcane mill. Along with the adjoining 20.00 acre parcel.TMK 2-7-004-119, also owned by the Trust, the Kapue River and waterfall/ponds can be additional features