2006-09-11 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Kona Mtg)

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Ms. Self stated the problem was that the Council gets the last say. Mr. Kaneshiro stated it was on page 2; last sentence regarding priority given to shoreline access. Ms. Self stated it was in there under Section 2 -218: Where there are multiple lands under consideration under any one time, priority shall be given to coastal lands and lands where matching funding is available to leverage the County's contribution. Mr. Flores stated Chris Yuen was not sure what the purpose was however after his discussion with the Commission, he had a fuller understanding. Mr. Campbell stated he had a minor change, on the first page under landowners, he would like it to say, " Please check all that apply." Ms. Self stated that was what Chris was talking about regarding anticipated uses; there was one for preservation and another access and those two conflicted. Mr. Kaneshiro stated they had this discussion before, what was the primary reason why they are recommending this site; there maybe other reasons but it wouldn't be primary. Ms. Garovoy stated she didn't' necessarily agree with what the Planning Director said with regards to access and preservation being at odds. Mr. Caylor's example of a museum was a good point, if properly managed you can have a beautiful path that goes just this way. Ms. Self stated once you mark it, you have the chance of people going off the trail. She thinks that is what Chris was saying. People would be accessing it; it all depended on the level of preservation. Chair stated they should get as much information and point of views from the public about the property. Ms. Self stated the final decision would come from this Commission. You look at what the public puts on the form however the final decision would come from the Commission. Chair stated he would like to suggest the Commission try the proposed intake form and next year they could amend it. Mr. Flores stated there wasn't any conclusion regarding purpose of suggested site. It was agreed by the Commission to say those that applies versus all that applies. It was also agreed by adding the statement of asking the public to explain what the intention was whether it will be public access or limited public access was too limiting. 22