2009-06-08 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Mr. Rapoza noted that 1.5 acres is zoned resort and the landowners are willing to sell the property at the County's assessed value. The back parcel, approximately 4 + acres, is zoned agriculture and the adjacent resort parcel could be subdivided into four lots without going through the Special Management Area (SMA) process and public input, if any for potential development. Mr. Hirakami asked how much the assessed value is. Mr. Rapoza replied that the current assessed value for all three Tax Map Key's is 4.2 million. Ms. Springer noted to Mr. Rapoza that she was pleased to see the letters of support from the community and just wanted him to be aware of the moratorium on the 2% fund. Ms. Self added that the moratorium is to suspend future deposits for two years; the money already in the fund is available to spend. In closing Mr. Rapoza stressed how valuable this property would be, given the proximity of the area to provide open space for picnic areas, possible recreational facilities and additional parking for many families to utilize for generations to come. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Markovich made a correction to Page 2, "Chairperson's Report" to change her comments to read "Ms. Markovich noted that the Commission should address having the language regarding restoration of the PONC funds included. " Mr. Komata made a correction to Page 3, last paragraph, to remove "in the paper" and replace with "which was reported in the newspaper." Commissioner Markovich moved for approval of the minutes of April 13, 2009, regular session, as amended, seconded by Commissioner Komata and carried unanimously by voice vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 09 -003: Department of Land and Natural Resources Legacy Land Conservation Commission Meeting Subcommittee on Rules and Management Funds Agenda for April 14, 2009 Communication No. 09 -004: Suggestion Form received on May 13, 2009 from Virginia Aste /Jon Olson, Puna Friends of the Park, re: Acquisition of Acreage for Access to Proposed Cape Kumukahi Regional Park Communication No. 09 -005: Suggestion Form received on May 15, 2009 from Edward J. Rapoza, Island Land Company, Inc., re: Lucile P. Kingman Trust Communication No. 09 -006: Suggestion Form received on May 27, 2009 from RJ Hampton, re: Pahoa Steam Vents Communication No. 09 -007: Suggestion Form received on May 27, 2009 from Mike Varney, re: Old Coast Guard Road to Hono`ipu Landing -2-