2008-04-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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She suggested that the Commission may want to consider adding to their rules the process on how to handle situations when landowners want to be removed from the list. In addition, also include the process of updating the prioritized list. Ms. Springer asked that this discussion remain on the agenda and at the next meeting all Commissioners will bring a copy of the rules for amendment. • Continue discussing scheduling and strategies for 2008 Ms. Garcia asked if whether the Commission will keep on receiving suggestion forms from the public. Ms. Springer replied yes, however the focus this year will be on explaining the Commission's process clearly to the public at the Mayor's request. Ms. Springer noted that they will still need to generate a report and in the time leading up to that the Commission can look at their rules and come to a decision in May. Mr. Flores clarified that in prior discussions they would not assess forms this year, however try to re -visit the previous requests, identify any existing access easements and update if possible. Ms. Self then mentioned that when discussing easements they should check with the Planning Department first. Ms. Springer then noted that the panel discussion with resource representatives can be in July. In addition, they can start drafting the annual report in August and submit to the Mayor sometime in December. NEW BUSINESS Commission to discuss management plans and how they can contribute to the planning process Mr. Yada commented that given the resources available, he was looking at possibly using some of Finance's budget to initiate a cultural and natural resource assessment. If the budget is approved the following year by Council, a comprehensive management plan can be drafted once the inventory and assessments are completed. Ms. Self added that the Council recently passed a bill creating a Cultural Historic Resources Commission to be under the Planning Department effective January 2009. ANNOUCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Liquor Control Conference Room, 75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona, Hawaii.