2025-01-16 Chuck Flaherty, Moku Loa Group, Sierra Group

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Petition for Reclassification/Agricultural Land Use District to Rura... https://files.hawaii.gov/luc/dockets/aO6769oceanside/aO6769 1013... Among the historic sites and cultural resources identified in the AIS were remnants of a historic trail,referred to as the"Stepping Stone Trail,"which runs north-south through the makai portion of the Petition Area. Petitioner has entered into an agreement with DLNR and others,pursuant to which(i)Petitioner will execute a quitclaim deed conveying its interest in the trail to the State of Hawaii;(ii)DLNR will designate the trail as a preservation site on terms permitting only pedestrian use(other than roadway,cart path and underground crossings related to the Project);(iii)Petitioner will restore and reconstruct the southern section of the trail; (iv)Petitioner will establish a protective buffer zone on both sides of the trail; and(v) Petitioner will establish and maintain in perpetuity two interpretive sites alongside the trail. The Petitioner has also agreed to take additional steps for the protection of historic and cultural resources. These steps include the creation of a non-profit"Park and Cultural Sites Entity"("PCSF). The PCSE will be responsible for the maintenance of the shoreline park and the preserved cultural and historical sites therein, as well as all other cultural and historic sites to be preserved in perpetuity throughout the Project. The PCSE will also be responsible for the preservation of the Stepping Stone Trail,the Old Government Road and the Old Cart Road. The PCSE will develop educational materials and programs designed to encourage understanding and appreciation of these resources and will develop standards for the proper maintenance and care of the resources.The PCSE will establish an advisory board whose purpose will be to provide advice and guidance to the PCSE regarding the preservation, operation and maintenance of the shoreline park and cultural and historic sites within Hokuli'a. The advisory board will have approximately 20 members and will be comprised of representatives designated by Petitioner,Hokuli'a lot owners,Protect Keopuka Ohana,other The Stepping Stone'frail,as well as sections of a trail referred to as the"Old Cart Road,"and a trail referred to as the"Old Government Road," are excluded from the Petition Area and district reclassification for the area comprising these trails is not being requested under this Petition. ;r 18 of 1040 12/22/2024,2:13 PM