2022-06-08 Cultural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes

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battle between he and his brother, Keli`iokaloa-a`Umi. Pu'u-o-Kaloa is where Kalaoa died, in the ahupua'a of Keahuolu on the Queen Lili`uokalani Trust land. Pu`u-o-Kaloa is also known for the clouds and mist that settles on the pu'u, signaling to the sweet potato farmers when to plant `uala. Commissioner Lui believes that the CIA needs to be updated, the Planning Department report needs to be corrected, and more consultation is needed. Commissioner Lui asked if the Kuakini Wall has been broken. Mr. Van Bergen responded that the wall has not been broken, but the wall was already breached upon acquisition. Commissioner Lui is aware that approximately 10 feet of the wall had to be breached during the construction of Ane Keohokalole Highway. The rocks from the section of the wall that was removed was repurposed to repair sections of the wall where rocks were stolen. If the wall must be breached, she suggests saving the rocks to be repurposed in other areas of the wall. Commissioner Clark asked if the developers were considering keeping the open space on the makai parcel. Mr. Van Bergen stated that the ordinance allowed the two accesses to parcel 121 for the subdivision. They analyzed the Naniloa access and Ali`i Drive access and negotiated the easement. The owner of the parcel expressed interest in acquiring the easement, not for the road initially,but may be open to developing in a culturally sensitive, ecological, legal way but there are no definitive plans. Open space may be included. A public benefit to this subdivision is the 3-acre La'aloa Park allowed by the ordinance. It is a large commitment for a project of this size but a benefit to the community. Chair Bell asked if there are any plans to update the Archaeological Survey which was done 16 years ago. Mr. Van Bergen stated that there has not been a requirement to update the survey as there has been zero activity aside from the survey of the easement and the grubbing which was monitored. It could be questioned if the archaeologists did a good job,but SHPD signed off both AIS and preservation plan. To the commissioners, Chair Bell stated that the one topic that continues to resonate throughout the meeting is the level or extent of consultation with lineal and cultural descendants of the area, and the neighboring ahupua'a. At this point, she asked for a motion to assure that both the cultural and lineal descendants are contacted. Commissioner Hirano motioned to recommend additional consultation with lineal descendants from the proposed parcel and neighboring ahupua'a. Commissioner Lui seconded. Commissioner Clark asked to add cultural descendants to the motion, which Commissioner Hirano accepted as a friendly amendment. Chair Bell requested a roll call vote. The motion passed unanimously with seven aye votes (Clark, Hirano, Keakealani, Kinney, Lui, Spielman, and Bell). Commissioner Keakealani mentioned that the impacts on traffic, water usage, infrastructure, and roadways must be considered. Impact to site and place must also be considered as she fears that remnants might be all that remains of culture if not careful. Chair Bell asked that the comments provided by Commissioner Keakealani be incorporated into the letter to the Director without a vote by the commission. Mr. Plunkett stated that comments made at this hearing will be transmitted to the Director and the LPC regardless of receiving a formal vote. Commissioner Lui asked if this will be a gated community and if the homeowners will have an association. Mr. Van Bergen responded that he does not believe it will be as Naniloa is a public road and the streets will be dedicable. To the second question, he responded that most Page 10 of 14 Cultural Resources Commission June 8,2022