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ATTACHMENT B The proposed acquisition is on the Alii Drive shoreline, midway between Kailua Village and Keauhou. There is currently public access to Holualoa Bay and the shoreline over the rocky shore for surfing and fishing in Lyman Bay.The County now owns the parking lot directly across the street from the Lyman Bay access. It is not good access,with many surfers having to access the water through a spot on the south side of Lyman Bay.The access is currently dangerous and difficult. On the north side of the subject property, access into Banyans is not better, and cars are constantly parked along the street as there is no parking. Surfers and water sports enthusiasts, both locals and tourists,are constantly bombarding the caretakers of the su bject property for access and the caretaker currently tells parties that the property is private property and there is no trespassing allowed. Acquisition of the property by the countythrough PONC gill open the property up so the public has access to both Lymans and Banyans surf breaks and thatthere will be safer access to the water. If the property is developed correctly into a park there will also be bathroom and shower facilities available(of which there are none even close to the surf area) and additional parking for those wantingto enjoy the water. It will also allow fishing from the makai side of the property where at high tide fisherman clearly have to position themselves on the subject property for their fishing. Nearby at tracts on Kamoa Point and across Alii Drive from the Lyman Point property are the lands of the Keolonahihi State Historical Park. Public access to the Lyman Point property will also benefit the state historical park through increased public awareness. Developed correctly with a large viewing area to both surf breaks, locals and visitors can enjoy the 250 feet of shoreline access and use the area for picnics and outdoor enjoyment. It is proposed that the roofs to the structures be left in place and the concrete pads and wooden foundations and floors be used for viewing and enjoyment of the coastline.The roof structure on the main home is 22-24 feet above Alii Drive giving locals and visitors a view of the coastline like no others along AM Drive. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC OF CULTURALLY IMPORTANT LAND AREAS AND SITES When the Lyman homes were built in 1956, excavation of the ground for the foundations did not reveal any archeological artifacts. There are two known burial sites and an extensive Heiau on the property across the street from the property. Kamoa Point next doorwas used bythe Ali'i for education, sports and