2025-12-10 Cultural Resources Commission Meeting

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springhouse and noting that in the 1970s the water supply transitioned to wells still in use today. Site T2, located atop the pu'u, was identified as a survey trig station. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:37:38] Mr. Barna presented a graph illustrating the different types of archaeological features and their quantities. He also showed photographs of rock mounds and walls, noting that most of the rock features were being overtaken and damaged by vegetation. He identified several clusters of rock mounds as significant examples and stated that the project team was considering preserving these areas as part of the project design,potentially as a mini-park or educational habitation sites. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:40:29] Mr. Barna discussed the habitation sites, noting that the largest site was located near the pu`u in the center of the parcel. He explained that the site included three-tiered rock wall foundations and several rounded platforms. One notable artifact, a historic-period bottle, was found at the site, and it was identified as another candidate for preservation. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:44:15] Commissioner Six recommended using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) to see beneath the tree canopy due to the density of the area. She noted that one would normally expect to see more modern detritus and questioned what had been present that was later dismantled and rebuilt. Mr. Barna mentioned that a 1901 survey identified a stone marked with a"+" on top of the old kupapau, also known as the Kupapau Hill Trig Station, and noted that there was a possibility of a grave at the top of the site, since the church had owned all of the property. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:48:14] Vice Chair Haumea mentioned that the area had been a thriving neighborhood and that there were possibly iwi kupuna present, which may have been removed at some point, potentially to take away the stewardship of the `aina. He noted that several neighborhoods surrounded the project area and observed that there appeared to be only one road connecting to Waianuenue Avenue and asked whether there was another road available for emergency access. Mr. Barna responded that the main entrance would be through Waianuenue Avenue, and that Kilikina Street would also provide a connection. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:50:49] Vice Chair Haumea asked how the identified sites would be maintained,protected, and restored. Mr. Barna responded that no burial sites had been confirmed. He stated that no ground-disturbing work had been conducted and that any investigation of potential archaeological burial sites would require coordination with SHPD. He noted that the project was still in the early stages of the process. He explained that the intent was to balance preservation with archaeological and historical data recovery, to learn as much as possible about the history of the place, and to integrate that information into the design of the shared public space and the overall project. [SEE YOUTUBE TIMESTAMP 1:53:39] Vice Chair Haumea asked whether the area was originally designed as a historical park. Mr. Barna explained that the County was planning a wilderness park. A consulting firm was hired to design the park, an EA was completed, and the first archaeological study was conducted during that process. Cultural Resources Commission December 10,2025 Minutes Page 8 of 10