2022-06-08 Cultural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes

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while following existing plans because the project is so far along in the process, understanding that it is difficult to make changes to things done in the past. He informed the commission that the project should have been a"done deal,"however, Housing delayed the project causing issues with the funding and bonding. Commissioner Kinney believes that the open space and the burial treatment plan were mitigation measures taken. Following up on the environmental aspect, he asked what system will be used for the sewage or septic plan. Mr. Van Bergen replied that connection to the sewer on Ali`i Drive is the approved wastewater treatment plan. The piping will be under the access road, to Ali`i Drive, then 500 feet north to connect to the existing sewer. Commissioner Kinney asked whether the 12,000 square-foot lot size recommended in the cultural impact statement was not possible, and if the 3-acre open park space was a mitigation measure for the smaller lot sizes. Mr. Van Bergen stated that Hawai`i Onel originally wanted to create a larger project, and discussions with the County for the ordinance led to a 3-acre park option. When the project was downsized substantially, the developer agreed to keep the commitment for the park although a project of this size does not call for a fair share this large. Mr. Van Bergen stated that the 12,000 square-foot lot size discussion and decisions were made well before he began with the project. Developer Matt Mansi stated that larger lots were considered when the project was much larger, but it was not financially feasible once the project was downsized. Commissioner Lui quoted the letter to the CRC from the Planning Director and asked what is meant by "questions about the level of consultation with lineal descendants in planning the overall construction of the project." Mr. Kay replied and stated that he drafted the letter using language directly stated from the Planning Commissioners. He provided that this was a statement made by Chair Vitousek of the Leeward Planning Commission. Mr. Arai stated that his presentation highlighted four components in response to the LPC's request in attempt to address each of the questions as best as possible. Upon Chair Bell's request, Mr. Arai reiterated the four items for the commission. He added that the applicant and landowner tried hard to follow the process and if they are perceived to have fallen short, it was not because of a lack of effort, intelligence, or diligence. Chair Bell stated that the impact to cultural landscape is hard to define in this area, especially with the information received for review of the project and because the commission did not have the opportunity to view the site via a site visit. Access by lineal and cultural descendants should be defined in the burial treatment plan and must be spelled out clearly. Chair Bell asked about additional efforts for the open space requirements. Mr. Arai responded that the testimony by the developer indicates that off-site improvement to La'aloa, improvements to the 5,000 square-foot neighborhood park, the burial site preservation areas and associate buffers all speak to appropriate open space accommodations for the size and scope of the project. If the commission feels this is not enough, the developers would like to understand why and what other things should be reviewed more thoroughly to properly assess what is needed. Commissioner Clark stated that he believes the developers did as they were supposed to and fulfilled the obligations that SHPD required, although he believes that SHPD failed in their Page 12 of 14 Cultural Resources Commission June 8,2022