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d. Sugg. 25-04, Lyman Point, North Kona, Hawai'i. TMK(3) 7-7-004:025 Heidi Kent, representing the property owner and Lava Lecture Realty, presented updated diagrams and highlighted the property's alignment with PONC's mission. She emphasized the site's community access potential, waterfront location, and cultural and recreational values including surfing, reef fishing, and educational opportunities. Ms. Kent noted that the property contains two permitted homes and a permitted oceanfront swimming pool. She explained that the property currently has a tenant who must turn away people trying to access the water due to liability concerns. Ms. Kent proposed future uses such as a surf park, cultural center, music venue, visitor information center, or community gathering space. She also referenced the site's historical significance and archaeological context, stating that while nearby areas have documented ruins, this property has a clean archaeological report. Ms. Kent added that the property has been listed for two years and stressed the importance of preserving it rather than allowing redevelopment, given past public opposition to condominium development. Cmr. Chang asked Ms. Kent what condition the oceanfront swimming pool is in. Ms. Kent explained that the two homes on the property were built in the late 1950s and have had minimal remodeling since then.They are single-wall redwood construction with fir wood window framing,which is now heavily infested with termites. A caretaker currently resides in both the main house and the 'ohana, maintaining basic habitability, including roof repairs. The property has county sewer, water, and electricity,though the electrical and plumbing systems are not up to code. Ms. Kent noted that a previous proposal to turn the site into a cultural center raised concerns about long-term operational costs, and she suggested an alternative concept of converting the structures into a surf or viewing park with basic facilities like bathrooms and showers. Cmr. Ward asked Ms. Kent if she was privy to former Mayor Mitch Roth's discussion of not purchasing the property and if she knew why he felt that way. Ms. Kent replied that she became involved after the mayor turned it down. Cmr. Ward then asked Ms. Kent whether, given the expected high visitor traffic and related safety requirements, she had considered approaching the County's Parks and Recreation Department to purchase the property as a park, rather than pursuing acquisition through the PONC program. Ms. Kent responded that they had not approached the Parks and Recreation Department because they believed PONC was the more appropriate avenue. She shared that Councilwoman Villegas was lukewarm about the County purchasing it as a park due to existing maintenance strains on Parks and Recreation but supported the idea of using PONC funds, given the property's shoreline preservation value and its importance to local fishing and surfing traditions. Cmr. Ward asked whether there would be enough community support to manage the large number of visitors to the area. She questioned if Draft 1 -Minutes of March 10, 2025 Page 7