HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-27 (2011 PONC Annual Report to the Mayor)William P. Kenoi
Mayor
William T. Takaba
Managing Director
Walter K.M. Lau
Deputy Managing Director
HAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE
AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
c/o 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: 961 -8069; Fax: 961 -8248
December 27, 2011
Honorable William "Billy" Kenoi, Mayor
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Mayor Kenoi:
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission (PONC) submits our 2011
Annual Report for your review.
Pursuant to Section 2 -217 (2) of the Hawaii County Code, we are submitting this year's
prioritized list of properties.
Thank you, Mayor Kenoi for supporting PONC and providing excellent staff. Clerk Alexandra
Kelepolo is the glue that holds this Commission together and ensures continuity. Deputy Corporation
Counsel Amy Self provides legal guidance, and Property Manager Ken Van Bergen offers proactive
advice which greatly helps this volunteer Commission perform its duties.
We are grateful for the groundwork laid by past Commission Chairs, especially E. Kalani Flores
and Hannah Springer. They were on this Commission from its inception and their work helped guide
and educate this next generation of commissioners.
On behalf of the Commission, I would like to thank you for giving us the honor of serving our
communities on this valuable Commission.
Mahalo nui loa,
SARAH MOON
Chair
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Commissioners: Gail Byrne Baber; Enock Freire, Searle Grace, Debbie Hecht; Steven Hirakami;
Terri Markovich; Wilma Matsumura; Sarah Moon; Marilyn Nicholson
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
2011 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 27, 2011
Introduction
Pursuant to Section 2 -217 of the Hawaii County Code, 1983, 2005 Edition (see Appendix
1), the Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission is submitting this 2011 Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor (see Appendix
2 for detailed descriptions and maps of these prioritized properties).
The Commission is advisory to the Mayor and is responsible for annually developing and
submitting a prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition. For discussion of acquisitions
completed in 2011 please refer to Appendix 3, Summary of 2011 Acquisitions. The Commission
has also compiled a report on the status of all properties on past prioritized lists which provides
detailed information for each property (see Appendix 4).
In addition, the Commission has developed an assessment form with criteria to receive and
prioritize suggestions from the community for lands worthy of preservation and /or public access.
All submittals from the inception of the Commission have been put into the Comprehensive List
(see Appendix 5). This list attests to the informed participation of community groups and
individual citizens interested in the preservation of our island's resources.
Commission Members
Sarah Moon, Chair, District 4, (Term: February 11, 2008 - December 31, 2012)
Terri Markovich, Vice - Chair, District 1, (Term: April 14, 2008 - December 31, 2012)
Wilma Matsumura, Commissioner, District 2, (Term: May 3, 2010 - December 31, 2014)
Searle Grace, Commissioner, District 3, (Term: May 19, 2010 - December 31, 2014)
Steven Hirakami, Commissioner, District 5, (Term: March 4, 2009 - December 31, 2013)
Marilyn Nicholson, Commissioner, District 6, (Term: November 2, 2011 - December 31, 2015)
Enock Freire, Commissioner, District 7, (Term: November 2, 2011 - December 31, 2015)
Debbie Hecht, Commissioner, District 8, (Term: September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015)
Gail Byrne Baber, Commissioner, District 9, (Term: May 26, 2011 - December 31, 2015)
Prioritized List
The 2011 Prioritized List is as follows:
Priority
Number Property Name with Tax Map Keys
1. Banyan's Beach
2. Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural
Corridor
3. Niuli`i
Page 1
(3) 7 -6 -15:23
(3) 5 -2- 07:04; 5 -3- 07:22, 23,
26,28,32 &33
(3) 5 -2 -01:20 & 25
Prioritized List (continued)
Priority
Number Property Name with Tax Map Keys
4. *Mahukona (3) 5 -7- 02:11; 5 -7- 03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
5. Kukuipahu- Hd'ena Corridor (3) 5 -6- 01:101 -110, 113,
118, 182, 185, 189 -199
6. Keawenui Easement (3) 5 -8 -01:09
7. *`O`oma II (3) 7 -3 -09:04 & 22
8. *Maulua Gulch (3) 3 -4- 02:04; 3 -7 -01:11
( *Mahukona - currently not for sale)
(* `O `oma II currently not for sale we do not recommend use of PONC funds for purchase of
parcel 22)
( *Maulua Gulch recommend conservation easement)
In developing the 2011 Prioritized List for this Annual Report, the Commission only
considered properties submitted in the 2011 Suggestion Forms. The Commission developed its
prioritized ranking order based upon reported urgency, anticipated use, significance and benefit to
the public and special opportunities available for acquisition and management. See Appendix 2 for
detailed descriptions and maps of these prioritized properties.
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists and Acquisitions
Past prioritized lists were compiled in the Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from
2006 -2010 (see Appendix 4). The Commission recommends that properties from previous
prioritized lists should continue to be pursued as far as possible unless: the County has already
acquired the property; there are insufficient funds available for acquisition; or the County Council
has not passed a resolution that would allow the property to be acquired.
For the first time the Commission is including an Acquisition Status Report that provides
funding sources used for acquisition (see Appendix 5).
Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
The Comprehensive List (see Appendix 6) is a sequential listing by tax map key of all
properties submitted by the public since 2006.
Commission Meetings
In light of the current economic situation, the Commission scaled back it's scheduled
monthly meetings to six meetings per year, and has reduced its expenses by two thirds by using
electronic filing systems. For 2011, the Commission met according to it's rules of practice and
procedure (see Appendix 7).
The meetings held in 2011 were:
February 14
Kona
September 12
Hilo
April 18
Hilo
October 10
Kona
June 13
Kona
November 14
Hilo
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At each of these meetings the Commission welcomed testimony from the public. lil addition
to these meetings, groups of commissioners and staff presented information at most Community
Development Plan Action Committee meetings.
Suggestion Form
The Suggestion Form [revised January 11, 2010] (see Appendix 8) is available to the public
by request through the County Finance Department or on -line at the web -site below:
http: / /www.hawaiicountygov /boards - and - commissions.
A total of fourteen Suggestion Forms were received from the public between June 1, 2010
and May 31, 2011 (see Appendix 9). The Commission considered properties identified on these
forms that were submitted by the public when creating the 2011 Prioritized List.
Assessment Criteria Form
The Commission updated the Assessment Criteria Form [revised April 18, 2011] (see
Appendix 10). This Assessment Criteria Form was utilized to assess the suggestion forms received
during the aforementioned time period.
Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns
The following is a listing of recommendations and concerns identified by the Commission:
➢ The Commission and the public have expressed concerns that long -term management and
maintenance should be addressed. The Commission recommends that a formal funding
process be established to support management plans and long -term property maintenance to
include community and government participation.
➢ The commissioners will continue to seek education and training in all aspects of land
acquisition to better accomplish the Commissions goals.
➢ The Commission encourages the public to re- nominate properties that do not have a current
County resolution or have not been purchased.
Next Steps
➢ Continue to schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2012.
➢ Consider scheduling 2012 regional public meetings.
➢ Publicize meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re- submit suggestion
forms.
➢ Continue to encourage potential partnerships with other governmental agencies, non - profit
organizations, and private entities for land /entitlement acquisitions.
➢ Identify partnerships with non - profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer
organizations to provide management for acquired properties.
➢ Expand commissioners understanding of easements.
➢ Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2012.
Page 3
Appendices
1. Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
2. 2011 Prioritized Properties
3. Summary of 2011 Acquisitions
4. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006 -2010
5. Acquisition Status Report
6. Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
7. Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and
Natural Resources Preservation Commission (revised 3/29/2010)
8. Suggestion Form (revised 1/11/2010)
9. 2011 List of Suggestion Forms Submitted by the Public
10. Assessment Criteria Form (revised 4/18/2011)
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§ 2 -210
HAWAII COUNTY CODE
Section 2 -210. Expenditures from the disaster and emergency fund.
The moneys in the disaster and emergency fund shall be only utilized for the following purposes:
(1) To repair county facilities and infrastructure damaged by a natural or man- caused disaster or
emergency.
(2) To clean up property, including roads and sewage systems, damaged by a natural or man - caused
disaster or other emergencies when such action serves a public purpose.
(3) To provide immediate response for services to deal with public health and safety risks due to a
natural or man- caused disaster or emergency in the form of personnel, equipment, materials,
supplies, and service contracts.
(4) To match federal, state, and /or private grants -in -aid to develop or restore public property to a safe
and useable condition.
(5) To pay for operational expenses of the County after a disaster or emergency when the County is
unable to realize revenue at sufficient levels due to the disaster or emergency.
(6) To pay for administrative expenses, which shall not exceed five percent of this fund.
(2004, Ord. No. 04 -4, sec. 2; Am. 2006, Ord. No. 06 -98, sec. 2.)
Section 2 -211. Dissolution of the fund.
The disaster and emergency fund shall not be dissolved unless such dissolution is approved by a
two- thirds vote of the County council.
(2004, Ord. No. 04 -4, sec. 2.)
Section 2 -212. Reimbursement from grants.
If the County should receive reimbursement for money advanced by the disaster and emergency fund, the
grant money shall return to the disaster and emergency fund.
(2004, Ord. No. 04 -4, sec. 2.)
Section 2 -213. Administration of the fund.
The director of finance shall administer the disaster and emergency fund, which shall include investment
of the fund.
(2004, Ord. No. 04 -4, sec. 2.)
Article 42. Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
Section 2 -214. Public access, open space, and natural resources preservation fund.
(a) A public access, open space, and natural resources preservation fund is hereby established. This special
fund shall be administered and managed by the finance department. Monies deposited shall be invested
in a conservative interest - bearing account that will allow monies to be available for property acquisition
and prevent any erosion of the fund's principal amount.
(b) The fund shall consist of monies from:
(1) The proceeds from the sale of any general obligation bonds, authorized and issued for the purposes
of this article;
(2) Council appropriations for the purposes of this article;
(3) Any source of revenue dedicated by the Hawai' i County Charter or the Hawai' i County Code for
the purposes of this article;
(4) Grants and private contributions intended for the purposes of this article;
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ADNIINI STRATION
§ 2 -214
(5) Two percent of Hawaii County real property tax revenues collected annually (including penalties
and interest). Deposits will be made to the Fund on June 30, 2007 and then again on
December 31, 2007, and on December 31 and June 30, in successive years, with deposits being
calculated on all real property tax payments (including penalties and interest) received in the prior
six months. Additional deposits and adjustments may be made at the discretion of the Finance
Director;
(6) Monies from items numbered (1), (2), (3), and (4) above, shall be deposited as received; and
(7) Notwithstanding (b)(5) of this section, for the period from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011, no
payments relating to this section shall be allocated or deposited, provided, however, that all
payments accrued through June 30, 2009 shall be allocated and deposited by July 31, 2009.
(c) The fund shall be used for acquiring lands or property entitlements in the County of Hawaii for the
following purposes:
(1) Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains;
(2) Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites;
(3) Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones;
(4) Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty and agricultural lands; and
(5) Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply.
(2005, Ord. No. 05 -85, sec. 2; Am. 2005, Ord. No. 05 -166, sec. 1; Am. 2006, Ord. No. 06 -151, sec. 1; Am.
2006, Ord. No. 06 -169, sec. 1; Am. 2007, Ord. No. 07 -21, sec. 1; Am. 2009, Ord. No. 09 -66, sec. 2.)
Section 2 -215. Public access, open space, and natural resources preservation commission.
(a) There is established a public access, open space, and natural resources preservation commission. There
shall be nine members on this commission, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. The
members may be removed upon recommendation by the mayor and the approval of the council. One
member shall reside in each County council district. The members shall serve staggered terms of five
years. Upon initial appointment of the commission, one member shall be appointed to a term of one year,
two for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term
of five years. Staff support shall be provided by the finance department.
(b) No member shall be eligible for a second appointment to the commission prior to the expiration of two
years, provided that members initially appointed for a term of one year and two years shall be eligible to
succeed themselves for an additional term.
(c) No member whose term has expired shall continue to serve on the commission, except that if no
successor has been appointed and confirmed, the member shall continue to serve for ninety days or until a
successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever comes first.
(d) Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term.
(e) Not more than a bare majority of the members shall belong to the same political party.
(f) Members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties. Necessary expenses may be paid in advance as per diem allowance pursuant
to article 16.
(g) A chairperson shall be elected from its membership annually.
(h) The affirmative vote of a majority of those members present shall be necessary to make any action valid.
(i) The commission shall have the power to establish its rules of procedure necessary for the conduct of its
business, which rules shall contain the time and place of all regular meetings, and which shall specify that
a quorum shall be a majority of the members to which the commission is entitled.
0) No person shall, by reason of occupation alone, be barred from serving as a member of this commission.
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§ 2 -215 HAWAII COUNTY CODE
(k) The council shall act to confirm or reject any appointment made to the commission by the mayor within
forty -five days after receiving notice of the appointment from the mayor. If the council does not confirm
or reject any such appointment within forty -five days, the appointee shall be deemed to have been
confirmed.
(1) The redrawing of the council district boundaries during a member's term shall not affect a member's
eligibility to represent the district to which the member was appointed.
(2005, Ord. No. 05 -166, sec. 2.)
Section 2 -216. Oath of affirmation.
Before beginning their duties, each member appointed shall subscribe to the oath or affirmation before
some person duly qualified to administer oaths:
"I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution
of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties
as a member of the public access, open space, and natural resources preservation commission to the best of my
ability."
(2005, Ord. No. 05 -166, sec. 3.)
Section 2 -217. Duties and responsibilities of the commission.
The duties and responsibilities of this commission are:
(1) To develop and submit to the mayor, an initial island -wide prioritized list of qualifying lands
worthy of preservation within six months of being confirmed to the commission by the council.
Priorities shall be listed on an island -wide rather than district basis. The list shall include the
significance of each parcel or entitlement identified, the reason for its priority, and its anticipated
use after acquisition;
(2) To update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year; and
(3) To explore methods of funding land acquisition and make recommendations to the mayor.
(4) The commission shall give emphasis to land acquisitions where the County's contribution can be
leveraged to obtain State, Federal, and /or private funds.
(2005, Ord. No. 05 -166, sec. 4.)
Section 2 -218. Prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of preservation.
(a) The prioritized list developed by the commission shall be submitted to the mayor for comments and
recommendation. Within sixty days after receipt, the mayor will submit the list to the council with
comments and recommendations. The council shall, by resolution, select the land or lands to be
preserved. Under no circumstances shall the purchase price paid for a property exceed the appraised
value as prepared by an independent appraiser engaged by the County. Where there are multiple lands
under consideration at any one time, priority shall be given to coastal lands and lands where matching
funding is available to leverage the County contribution.
(b) Negotiations for acquisition of lands to be preserved shall occur between the County and the seller or its
commissioned agent, or a licensed broker only. The commission shall have no role in the negotiations
other than in its advisory capacity.
(c) Appraisals, title reports, surveying and other costs incidental to the acquisition of land shall be permitted
uses of this fund.
(d) Adequate staff to carry out the provisions of this article and to manage the land acquired shall be
provided in the department of finance to maximize the use of available funds by minimizing the payment
of commission to outside agents to put together funding plans and to ensure that the County is a good
steward of any land that comes under its control through this article.
(2005, Ord. No. 05 -166, sec. 5; Am. 2007, Ord. No. 07 -21, sec. 2.)
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
SUMMARY OF 2011 ACQUISITIONS
Kawa, Ka`n District
On November 8th 2011, the County of Hawaii
completed its fifth purchase utilizing funds from the
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund. The purchase price was
$3,900,000.00 and consisted of three parcels (Tax
Map Keys: (3) 9 -5 -16:06 & 25 and 9 -5- 17:05) totaling
550.871 acres.
These properties are used by the public for picnicking, swimming, subsistence fishing and
shoreline gathering. It contains a 2 -acre intertidal brackish water pond, Ka`ili`ili Beach, a
well documented nesting area for the endangered Hawaiian Hawksbill Turtle, off -shore
foraging areas for the threatened Green Sea Turtle and habitat for migratory and endemic
shorebirds. There are also numerous historic and cultural sites including the Ke`eku Heiau
(luakini) and portions of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail.
The purchase was partially funded by a
$1,500,000.00 grant from the State, Department of
Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land
Conservation Program in addition to a $507,000.00
grant from the Federal, U.S. Fish and Wildlife,
Recovery Land Acquisition Program.
With this acquisition, the County now owns 785.164
acres of coastal land in this area and has acquired a
total of $3,221,750.00 in grant monies by leveraging funds with State and Federal sources.
The County would also like to acknowledge the Trust for Public Lands for their continued
assistance and support for this and numerous projects state -wide. We will now be working
with members of the public, community groups and various government agencies to address
the long term stewardship and management making sure that these lands are preserved for
generations to come.
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County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space &
Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Acquisition Status Report
(as of 12/15/11)
GRANTS PENDING
AMOUNT TO BE
FUNDED
2% FUND
(estimated - not
including closing costs) TOTAL
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,650,000.00 $ 2,945,000.00 $ 4,595,000.00
Resources, Legac y Land Conservation Program
Kaiholena, North Kohala
TMK's:5 -8- 01:21, 22 & 25
TOTAL GRANTS (PENDING) =1 $ 1,650,000.00
TOTAL GRANTS = 1 $ 5,816,750.00
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space &
Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Acquisition Status Report
(as of 12/15/11)
District /Property /Tax Map Key
Zoning
Acreage
District
Totals
Hamakua
1.804
Waipi`o =
4 -8 -04:06
Agricultural
1.804
North Kohala
162.225
Pa`o`o =
5 -7 -01:05
Agricultural
10.61
Kaiholena (north parcels)_
5 -8 -01:11
Agricultural
71.188
5 -8 -01:19
44.030
5 -8 -01:20
36.340
5 -8 -01:24
0.057
Ka`u
885.164
hawa =
9 -5 -16:06
Conservation
81.303
9 -5 -16:25
VI
106.380
9 -5 -17:05
VI
1 363.188
9 -5 -17:07
if
1 234.293
TOTAL ACREAGE ACQUIRED (TO DATES I 949.193
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
(DECEMBER 27, 2011)
PUNA (Zone 1)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
x
x
1 -3- 01:54, 74, 83, 84
Pdhoa Steam Vents
x
Various
Hawaii Consolidated Railway
1 -3 -08
Pohoiki Road
(Panaewa to Kapoho)
x
1 -3 -08:34
Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawaii
x
Zone 2 and 1
Hawaiian Consolidated (Railroad
1 -3 -45 & adjacent parcels
Pualena Crater
x
Avenue to Kapoho
x
1 -4 -02:51 & por. 88;
1-4-68:01,04-20
Kapoho - Vacationland tide pools
x
x
Mill Road Water Falls (Pdpa`ikou)
x
1 -4 -02:52
Cape Kumukahi Regional Park
x
x
x
1 -4 -03:03 & 37
Wai`ele
x
x
Old Railroad Way (Honomu —
1 -4 -03:19 & 20
Honolulu Landing
Pepe`ekeo
x
x
1 -4 -91
Green Lake, Green Mountain
x
2-1-16:02,06
Muller lands adjoining Kealoha
1 -6- 90:79; 1 -6 -91:54
Burial Cave Puna
SOUTH HILO (Zone 2)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
Various
Hawaii Consolidated Railway
(Panaewa to Kapoho)
x
Zone 2 and 1
Hawaiian Consolidated (Railroad
Avenue to Kapoho
x
(About 250 yards up-
Mill Road Water Falls (Pdpa`ikou)
stream from Mill Beach)
x
2 -1
Old Railroad Way (Honomu —
Pepe`ekeo
x
x
2-1-16:02,06
Muller lands adjoining Kealoha
Park
NSA
NA
NA
NIA
NIA
N/A
2 -6 -12:23 & 33; 2 -6- 14:01; Honoli`i
2 -6 -26:03 & 04
(Although included on the Comprehensive List and considered, this
property did not originate from a Prioritized List from this Commission.
It was included due to the County Council's passing ofBill No. 06 -150
approving its acquisition and Resolution No. 544- 06prioritizing it's
acquisition together with other authorized purchases utilizing the
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund)
x
2 -6 -18:01
Pu`u O`o Ranch Pi`ihonua
x
x
2 -7- 04:118
Pdpa`ikou Mill Beach
x
2 -7 -09
Onomea Bay surrounding lands
x
2 -8 -04:05
Hdmdkua Springs Agricultural
Conservation Easement
x
2 -9- 02:80; 3 -1- 01:01, 02,
Hakalau Mill Site
03; 3 -2 -02
1
NORTH HILO (Zone 3)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
3 -4 -02:01 & 03
Maulua Gulch
x
x
3 -4- 02:04; 3 -7 -01:11
Maulua Gulch
x
x
3 -6 -05
Ka`awali`i Gulch
x
3 -6 -05:15
Ka`awali`i Gulch shoreline
x
3-7-01:03
Waipunalei
x
x
3 -7 -01:11
Maulua Nui
HAMAKUA (Zone 4)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
Hamakua Ditch
x
Kukuihaele Heliport
x
Lower Cane Haul Road (Waipi`o,
Honoka`a, Homula)
x
Public access to Haina Landing and
Pa` auhau Landing
x
4 -1 -06:07
Keanakolu Koa Forests
x
x
4-2-03:03
Koholalele Landing Pa` auilo
x
4 -3 -10:02 & 08; 4 -4 -14:02
& 03
Botelho Ranch, SC Ranch, KK
Ranch (Pu`u Mali Palila Mitigation
Area
x
x
4 -4 -02:04
Waika`alulu Gulch aka Fishtail
x
4 -4 -05:06
Pa`auhau Landing
x
x
4 -4 -05:11
Kahawaili`ili`i Gulch
x
4 -4 -15:02
Ka`ohe Palila Mitigation Area
x
4 -5 -02
Haina Landing aka Honoka`a
Landing and nearby areas
x
x
4 -6 -02:02
Kawela (Kamakamaka Point)
x
x
4 -6 -03:21
Malanahae aka Malanahae Landing
x
x
4 -7 -03:01
Kapulena Landing aka Opala House
x
x
4 -7 -03:01
Springwater next to Kawaikalia
gulch
x
x
4 -8- 01:01, 04
Kukuihaele (Old Landing aka
Station & nearby areas
x
4 -8 -04:06
Waipi`o Lookout Point
x
x
4 -8 -07:15
Kukuihaele (Old Quarry and
Breakwater
NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
Camp 5 between Kohala High &
Hawi Makai to the ocean
x
Ha`ena Point, North Kohala
2
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key (s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
X
Halawa Coastal Makai
X
Hapu Point, North Kohala
X
Various
Hawaii Railway Company
(Mahukona to Upolu Point)
X
Zone 5
Hawaiian Railroad Co. (Mahukona,
Upolu Point, Kauhola, Niuli`i)
X
Kapanai`a Bay
X
Kohala Lighthouse, Ka`ahola Point
X
Various
North Kohala Coast Historic and
Cultural Corridor
X
Pololu & Pololu flats surrounding
access trail into the valley
X
Pololu Valley Lookout
X
Property makai of Kohala
Intermediate School
X
Queen's Bath — Mauka of Halawa
camp
X
5 -1 -04:29
Pololu Trail
X
5 -2 (Niuli`i) to 5 -5
( Puakea)
North Kohala, windward shoreline
(from Puakea Ranch to Keokea Park)
X
5 -2 -01:14 & 16
Kupalaha Heiau (adjacent to
Ke6kea Beach Park)
X
5 -2 -01:20 & 25
Niuli`i
X
5 -2 -02:08 & 5 -2 -05:18
Kamehameha Pond (North Kohala)
X
X
5 -2- 07:04; 5 -3- 07:22,
23, 26, 28, 32, 33
Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural
Corridor
X
5- 3- 07:Por. 01, 21, 24,
25, 27, 28
Public access road to Kapanai`a
Bay
X
5 -3 -07:22
Hale o Ka`ili Heiau
X
5 -3 -07:26 & 28
Kapalama Heiau
X
5 -5- 05:04, 05, 17; 5 -6-
01:27, 56
Access to Mo`okini Heiau and
Kamehameha birth site
X
5 -5 -07:37
Wea Flat, North Kohala
X
5 -6 -01:74
Old Coast Guard Road to Hono`ipu
Landing
X
5 -6 -01:75
Kukuipahu Heiau
X
x
X
X
x
5 -6- 01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, 89 -110, 113,
118, 182, 185, 189 -199
Kukuipahu- Ha`ena Corridor
X
X
x
5 -7 -01:05
Pa`o`o
X
x
5 -7 -01:11
Lapakahi State Historical Park Area
(Reish property)
X
5 -7 -01:20
Lapakahi State Historical Park Area
(Gordy property)
X
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X
X
x
5 -7- 02:11; 5 -7- 03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Mahukona Historical Area
(Kamano, Kou, Hihiu, Kamoa)
3
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
x
x
x
x
5 -8 -01:09
Keawenui Access Easement
x
x
x
x
x
5 -8- 01:11; 5 -8- 01:19 -23
Kaiholena
x
5 -8 -02:01
Kehena Ditch Road
SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
x
Haleino Heiau, South Kohala
x
x
N/A
Sandalwood Conservation Buffer
Zone
x
Waimea Trail System
Inter- connections (South Kohala)
x
6 -2 -02:06
Mau`umae Beach (Queen Emma
Estate coastal parcel
x
x
6 -4 -01:60
Homestead Road Trail (South
Kohala
x
6 -4- 02:137
White Road Trail
x
X
6 -5 and 6 -6
Waimea Trails & Greenways
x
6 -5 -01:20
Hdku`ula Battleground
x
6 -5 -01:20
Waimea Pu`u
x
6 -6 -01
Puakd- Waimea Trail
x
6 -6- 01:02, 06 & 48
Waimea Field System
x
6 -6 -03:06
Waimea Streamside Park
x
x
6 -6 -05:27
Lalamilo Farm Lots Perimeter
Buffer Zone
x
6- 7- 01:Por. 03
Ke`amuku
x
6 -7 -02
Waimea Town Center Equestrian
Trail South Kohala
x
6 -8 -01:01
South Kohala Regional Park
x
6 -8 -01:01
Waimea District Park
x
6 -8 -01:22
Puak6 Forest Project
NORTH KONA (Zone 7)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
Judd Trail (Ali`i Dr. to Mamalahoa
Hwy.)
x
Kapalaoa coast at border of North
Kona & South Kohala
x
Wai`aha/Honl's
x
Wungs Ranch
x
Various
West Hawaii Railway (Lanihau to
Kalukalu)
x
Various
Ali`i Drive
x
7 -1 -02
Kiholo Bay
4
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
2010
2011
x
x
7 -1 -03:10
Waikoloa South
x
Below Hawaiian Ranchos
Kauleoli
x
7 -2
Hualalai Summit
x
Subdivision
Keopuka
x
7 -2 -03 & 7 -2 -04:04 & 14
Puhi a Pele
x
8 -2- 15:01; 8 -2 -02:01
Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook's
x
7 -2 -04
Makalawena
x
9 -1; 9 -2; 9 -3; 9 -4; 9 -5
Landing, Captain Cook
x
7 -2 -05
Mahai`ula to Hualalai
x
x
x
x
x
7 -3 -09:04 & 22
`O`oma 11
x
Reserve
x
7 -4 -20
Kealakehe Regional Park
x
Add a bike /foot path on
7 -5
Kona and Ka`u Railway/West
Hawaii Railroad (Hualalai Road -
Kuakini Hwy. - Ono`uli
x
x
conservation land (Honalo to
7 -5- 20:22, 24, 28, 34
Puapua`a
Kekaha
x
x
7 -6 -15:23
Banyan's Beach
8 -3 -06
Ke`ei Beach
x
x
7 -6 -16:13
State of Hawaii Road Remnant at
Hale Halewai o Holualoa
x
8 -7 -12:01 & 03; 8 -7 -01:06
North American Properties
x
7 -6 -16:32
Holualoa Beach
x
(Ka`apana, Olelo Moana, Ka`ohe)
x
7 -7- 04:12, 51, 52, 54
Kamoa Point
8 -8 -01
South Kona Forest Reserve (Yee
x
7-7-08:20,31, 100
Lucile P. Kingman Trust
x
Hop
7- 8- 01:por. 03
Pu`u Lehua Ranch sandalwood
forest
x
1 7 -8 -13
1 Ke`eku Heiau
SOUTH KONA (Zone 8)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
x
Below Hawaiian Ranchos
Kauleoli
x
Subdivision
Keopuka
x
8 -2- 15:01; 8 -2 -02:01
Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook's
x
9 -1; 9 -2; 9 -3; 9 -4; 9 -5
Landing, Captain Cook
x
8 -3; 8 -4
Honaunau & South Kona Forest
Reserve
x
8 -3 -04
Add a bike /foot path on
conservation land (Honalo to
Kekaha
x
8 -3 -06
Ke`ei Beach
x
8 -7 -12:01 & 03; 8 -7 -01:06
North American Properties
(Ka`apana, Olelo Moana, Ka`ohe)
x
8 -8 -01
South Kona Forest Reserve (Yee
Hop
KA`U (Zone 9)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
Below Hawaiian Ranchos
Multiple beaches below Ocean
Subdivision
View, Hawaii 96737
x
Punalu`u to Manuka Bay
x
9 -1; 9 -2; 9 -3; 9 -4; 9 -5
Ka`u Coast
coastal lands
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
x
9 -2 -01:01
Pohue Beach
x
9 -2 -01:72
Paradise of South Kona, LLC
x
9 -2 -01:75
Kahuku Coastal Property
x
x
9 -2 -01:75
Pohue Bay
x
9 -2 -02
Road to the Sea, Ka`u
x
9 -3 -01
Ka Lae South Point
x
9 -3 -01
Naohuleahua "Two Bald Men
Village"
x
9 -3 -01 to 9 -4 -01
Ka Lae to Kawalu (Ka`u Coast)
x
9 -4 -02:03
Ka`u Dryland Forest & ancient
Hawaiian home sites
x
9 -5- 05:08, 13, 14, 15, 18,
20; 9 -6- 03:06, 07, 08, 09
Ka`u Forest Reserve
x
9 -5 -07
Waikapuna
x
9 -5 -08:01
Na`alehu/Wai`ohinu (native forest
above communities
x
9 -5 -14:29 & 60
Whittington Park Honu`apo
x
x
9 -5 -16:06 & 25; 9 -5 -17:05
& 07
Kawa/Kawa`a Bay
x
9 -5 -18
Pu`u Makanau; Pu`u Pakua
x
9 -5 -19
Ninole, Ka`u
x
x
9 -5 -19: coastal portions of
various parcels; 9 -6- 01:03,
06, 11, 12
Punalu`u Beach Park and adjacent
lands (including Ninole Springs and
pond
x
9 -8 -02
Great Crack — Ka`u (southwest rift
of Kilauea volcano
fi
RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE OF THE HAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC
ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RULE 1. AUTHORITY
These rules and regulations are promulgated by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2 -215, of the
Hawaii County Code, 1983 (2005 Edition).
RULE 2. GOAL
The goal of the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
is to solicit suggestions from the community for lands considered to be worthy of preservation and
to provide the Mayor of the County of Hawaii with an island wide list of prioritized properties.
RULE 3. DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in these rules and regulations, the following terms shall be taken to have the
following meaning:
(a) "Agency" means the Department of Finance of the County of Hawaii or its
authorized representative.
(b) "Charter" shall mean the County Charter of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii
(c) "Commission," "Chair," "Vice Chair" and the "Commissioner" mean the Public
Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission of the County
of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, its Chair, its Vice Chair and a member thereof,
respectively.
(d) "Council" shall mean the County Council of the County of Hawaii, State of
Hawaii.
(e) "Director" means the Director of Finance of the County of Hawai i
(f) "HRS" means Hawaii Revised Statutes.
(g) "Mayor" shall mean the Mayor of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii.
(h) "Meetings" means the convening of the Commission for which a quorum is required
in order to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision upon a matter over
which the Commission has advisory power.
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(i) "Person" means when appropriate to the context, not only individuals, but
corporations, firms, associations, societies, and federal, state and county departments
or agencies.
(j) "Presiding Officer" means and shall include any member of the Commission. Unless
otherwise designated, the Chair shall be the presiding officer.
(k) "Public Record" means the same as defined in Chapter 92, HRS, and shall include
maps, rules and regulations, written statements of policy or interpretation formulated,
adopted or used by the Commission in its functions, all decisions, orders, minutes of
the Commission meetings and records of any docket on file with the Commission but
shall not include records which invade the right of privacy of an individual.
(1) "Rules" means the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Public Access, Open
Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
(in) "Secretary" shall mean the Secretary of the Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission.
RULE 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission shall:
(a) Develop an initial island -wide prioritized list of qualifying lands worthy of
preservation and submit it to the Mayor. Priorities shall be listed on an island -wide
rather than district basis. The list shall include the significance of each parcel or
entitlement identified, the reason for its priority, and its anticipated use after
acquisition;
(b) Update this list at any time, but at least annually by December 31 of each year;
(c) Explore methods of funding land acquisition and make recommendations to the
Mayor; and
(d) Give emphasis to land acquisitions where the County's contribution can be leveraged
to obtain State, Federal, and /or private funds.
RULE 5. PURPOSE
The intent and purpose of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawaii County Public
Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is to provide a systematic
and democratic method of conducting meetings in order to insure that all persons will have an
opportunity to participate in an open, productive, and orderly manner.
RULE 6. ORGANIZATION AND PARLIAMENTARY RULES
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6 -1. ORGANIZATION
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission shall
consist of nine members. One member shall reside in each County council district. The members
shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The members may be removed
upon recommendation by the Mayor and the approval of the Council. The members shall serve
staggered terms of five years. Staff support shall be provided by the finance department.
6 -2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
At the last regular scheduled meeting of each year, the Commission shall elect a Chair and
Vice Chair from among its members. They shall serve for a term of one year or until their
successors are duly elected. No member shall succeed himself or herself as Chair. In the event the
Commission is not able to elect a regular Chair or Vice Chair from among its members at its last
regular scheduled meeting, the incumbent Chair may serve on a hold -over basis for a term not to
exceed ninety (90) days. In the absence of both Chair and Vice Chair, the remaining members shall
elect an Acting Chair.
6 -3 QUORUM AND NUMBER OF VOTES NECESSARY FOR A DECISION
A majority (five) of all the Commissioners to which the Commission is entitled shall
constitute a quorum to transact business. The affirmative vote of a majority of those
Commissioners present shall be necessary to make any action valid.
6 -4 MEETINGS
The Commission may meet and perform its duties in any part of the County of Hawaii.
Except as provided by law, all of its meetings are open to the public. The parliamentary procedure
to be utilized by the Commission in the conduct of its meetings shall be based on Robert's Rules of
Order.
(a) Regular Meetings - Regular meetings of the Commission for the transaction of its
business shall be held at 10:00 a.m. on the second Monday of each month, or as
scheduled and duly noticed by the Commission.
(b) Special Meetings — A special meeting may be called by the Chair when the date,
time and place of such special meeting is announced prior to adjournment of a
regular meeting otherwise a special meeting can be called only upon the publication
of a notice of such meeting in at least two daily newspapers of general circulation in
this county at least twenty -four (24) hours in advance of such meeting. If the
requirement with respect to publication of notice cannot be met because of
insufficient time, the meeting notice shall be made by broadcasting a minimum of
three announcements in the English language over FCC licensed public radio stations
in this county or television stations with local audience. Such announcements shall
be broadcast at least twenty -four (24) hours in advance of such meeting. To assure
the widest possible coverage, the meeting notice shall be released to radio stations in
this county and the announcement shall be programmed to be heard between the
hours of 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. In addition to the above requirements, notice of
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such special meeting shall be conspicuously posted on the bulletin board of the
Hawaii County Building. A brief resume of the principal business to be taken up at
such meeting shall be stated in the posted notice as well as in the notice released to
the news media.
(c) Videoconference — Pursuant to HRS § 92 -3.5, the Commission may hold meetings
by videoconference; provided that the videoconference system used by the
Commission shall allow both audio and visual interaction between all members of
the Commission participating in the meeting and the public attending the meeting, at
any videoconference location.
(1) The notice required by HRS § 92 -7 shall specify all locations at which
Commissioners will be physically present during a videoconference meeting.
The notice shall also specify that the public may attend the meeting at any of
the specified locations.
(2) Any Commissioner participating in a meeting by videoconference shall be
considered present at the meeting for the purpose of determining compliance
with the quorum and voting requirements of the Commission.
(3) A meeting held by videoconference shall be terminated if both audio and
video communication cannot be maintained with all locations where the
meeting is being held, even if a quorum of the Commission is physically
present in one location.
(d) Notice — The Commission shall be given written public notice of any regular,
special, or rescheduled meeting, or any executive meeting when anticipated in
advance in compliance with HRS § 92 -7. The notice shall include an agenda, which
lists all of the items to be considered at the forthcoming meeting, the date, time, and
place of the meeting, and in the case of an executive meeting, the purpose shall be
stated. The notice and agenda must be filed in the county clerk's office at least six
(6) calendar days prior to the meeting.
(e) Adjournment — Meetings may be adjourned at any time by vote, and unless
otherwise specified in the motion, every adjournment shall be deemed to be until the
next meeting of the Commission.
(f) Continuation of decision making — Any matter which fails to be validated by a
majority concurrence of the Commissioners present may be continued to any
subsequent regular meeting.
(g) Effective date of Commission decision — Unless a specific effective date is set forth,
the effective date of a decision rendered by the Commission shall be the date of the
meeting at which such valid decision was made.
(h) Site visits policy — Site visits shall be conducted according to the provisions of HRS
§ 92 -3.1.
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(1) Site visits conducted by the full Commission shall be properly noticed
and conducted according to PONC meeting practices including ADA
accessibility. All discussion shall be "on the record" and no decision
making shall occur while on the visit.
(2) Site visits may be conducted by up to two commissioners on an
informal basis with no report to the Commission required. Any report
which may be given must be put on the agenda of the meeting at which
the report will be given.
(3) Site visits may be conducted by up to four commissioners as assigned
by the Commission at a regular PONC meeting. There shall be a
prescribed scope of work and a report shall be made to the Commission.
The report must be put on the agenda of the meeting at which the report
will be given. Discussion of the report must be put on the agenda of the
meeting at which the discussion will occur.
(4) Site visits shall be respectful of private property, and lacking owner
permission to enter the subject property, shall be conducted from
nearby or adjacent properties as appropriate. (Commissioners shall
work with the Department of Finance to receive permission onto private
property from the landowner or their representative only and not rely
upon public encouragement to enter onto private property).
6 -5 MINUTES
(a) Minutes — In accordance with HRS § 92 -9, the Commission shall keep written
minutes of all meetings. Unless otherwise required by law, neither a full transcript
nor a recording of the meeting is required, but the written minutes shall give a true
reflection of the matters discussed at the meeting and the views of the participants.
(1) The date, time, and place of the meeting;
(2) The Commissioners recorded as either present or absent;
(3) The substance of all matters proposed, discussed, or decided; and a
record, by individual Commissioner, of any votes taken; and
(4) Any other information that any Commissioner requests be included or
reflected in the minutes.
The minutes shall be public record and shall be available within thirty days after the
meeting except where such disclosure would be inconsistent with HRS § 92 -5 or
Section 13 -20 of the Charter; provided that minutes of executive meetings may be
withheld so long as their publication would defeat the lawful purpose of the
executive meeting, but no longer.
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(b) The Public may obtain information from the Secretary regarding the minutes.
6 -6 OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES
(b) Presiding Officer — The Chair shall be the presiding officer of the
Commission and the Vice Chair shall be the presiding officer in the absence
of the Chair.
The presiding officer shall:
(1) Open all meetings of the Commission by taking the chair and calling
the meeting to order;
(2) Call for the approval of the minutes of any preceding meetings when
a quorum is present;
(3) Maintain order and proper decorum based on Robert's Rules of
Order;
(4) Announce the business before the Commission in the order prescribed
by these rules;
(5) Review all matters properly brought before the Commission, call for
votes upon the same and announce the results;
(6) Appoint all committees unless otherwise ordered by the Commission;
(7) Authenticate by signature all acts of the Commission as may be
required by law, unless delegated to the Director;
(8) Do and perform such other duties as may be required by law, or such
as may be properly appertain to such office;
(9) Make known all rules of order when so requested, and to decide all
questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Commission;
(10) Take into consideration such matters as shall not be within the scope
of the duties or powers of any subcommittee of the Commission; or as
may be referred by the Commission, and to report thereon, together
with such recommendations relative thereto as deemed advisable; and
(11) Represent the Commission in all functions, as directed by the
Commission or designate a representative from the membership of the
Commission.
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6 -7 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
(a) Disclosure of Interest — Whenever a possible direct personal financial interest
on any matter pending before the Commission or any of its committees
becomes apparent, the affected member shall promptly make a disclosure to
the Commission. When a member has made a disclosure of interest and is
deemed by the Commission to have a conflict of interest, such conflict shall
apply to all subsequent actions relating to said matter. A member with
conflict of interest shall refrain from voting except where the member's vote
is required to constitute a quorum to act in which event shall be permitted to
vote.
6 -8 WHEN RULES ARE SILENT
For good cause, the Commission may vote to suspend the rules.
6 -9 SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Rules or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications
of these Rules which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of these Rules are severable.
RULE 7. PUBLIC RECORDS, INSPECTION AND AVAILABILITY
7 -1 INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS
All public records shall be available for inspection and copying by any person during
established office hours and within reasonable timelines unless public inspection of such records is
in violation of any other state or federal law.
7 -2 WHERE AVAILABLE
(a) The public may obtain information on matters within the jurisdiction of the
Commission at the Department of Finance, County of Hawaii, by inquiring
at the principle place of business. All rules, orders or opinions of the agency
are on file and available for public inspection at the office during business
hours at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -4252.
(b) Inquiry may be made in person at the Agency during business hours or by
submitting a request for information in writing to the Public Access, Open
Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission, c/o Department of
Finance, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -4252.
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7 -3 COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Copies of public records printed or reproduced for persons other than governmental agencies
shall be given to any person provided the applicable fees or costs for publication, research, and
postage are paid.
7 -4 DENIAL OF INSPECTION
Any person aggrieved by the denial by the officer having custody of any public record of the
right to inspect the record or to obtain copies of extracts thereof may seek enforcement action
pursuant to HRS Chapter 92.
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Suggestion Form
for Lands and /or Property Entitlements for Acquisition
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is taking suggestions for sites
or projects to improve upon public access, open space, and natural resources preservation, pursuant to Chapter 2,
Article 42, of the Hawaii County Code. Please use the form below to tell the Commission about a place or
access you would like to see protected. Forms completed thoroughly will enhance assessment.
Name of site or project:
Location or Address:
Tax Map Key (TMK) number(s):
Please use one form per suggestion.
Acreage:
IR � Provide (as Attachment A) a TMK map with the property boundaries and /or proposed access outlined or
highlighted.
❑Puna ❑S. Hilo ❑N. Hilo ❑Hamakua ❑N. Kohala ❑S. Kohala
❑N. Kona ❑S. Kona ❑Ka`u
Landowner(s):
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project (please check those that apply)
❑ Public outdoor recreation and education,
including access to beaches and
mountains
❑ Preservation of historic or culturally
important land areas and sites
❑ Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
❑ Preservation of forests,
beaches, coastal areas, natural
beauty, and agricultural lands
❑ Protection of watershed lands
to preserve water quality and
water supply
Provide (as Attachment B) clear statements detailing how public acquisition would fulfill one or more of
the above purposes. Also, explain what is the intent, long term vision, and /or strategy of this proposed
acquisition or project?
Provide (as Attachment C), if available, additional community endorsements for this proposed acquisition
or project through letters of support or other means.
(Attachment D) — Identify community organizations or individuals who are willing to be part of the long-
term management /maintenance of this property. In addition, please identify community organizations or
individuals that could be contacted for further information about this proposed acquisition or project.
Provide (as Attachment E) other documentation relating to the suggested site or project that would assist
the Commission in their assessments. Do not send original documents or pictures as they will not be
returned.
(Revised 1/11/10) Page 1 of 2
How would the general public benefit from this proposed acquisition or project?
Any reported urgency? ❑No ❑Unknown ❑Yes If yes, please describe.
Is there a special opportunity for acquisition that presently exists (i.e. special funding available, landowner
willing to participate in process, etc.)? ❑No ❑Unknown ❑Yes
Has partnering with other government agencies, private, or nonprofit entities to leverage resources been
identified? ❑No ❑Unknown ❑Yes
Are the land or property entitlements available for acquisition? ❑No ❑Unknown ❑Yes
Are there other methods of protection in addition to acquisition that would accomplish protection of
resources? ❑No ❑Unknown ❑Yes If yes, please describe.
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone/Fax:
E -mail:
Please send completed forms to: Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Commission
c/o 25 Aupum Street, Suite 1101
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 -4252
E -mail: akelepolo e,co.hawaii.hi.us
For further information contact: Alexandra Kelepolo at (808) 961 -8069
E -mail: akelepolo cr,co.hawaii.hi.us
For online information go to: http:// www. hawaii- couM.com/frnance /ponc.htm
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR ARE DUE ON OR BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF MAY
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Attachments: ❑ A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑ E ❑ Other
(Revised 1 /11 /10) Page 2 of 2
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
2011 LIST OF SUGGESTION FORMS
SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
PONC
Communication
No.
Date
Received
NORTH HILO
3 -4 -02:04 & 3 -7 -01:11
Maulua Gulch
11 -004
5/09/11
(NORTH KOHALA
Various
Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural
Corridor
11 -008
5125111
5 -2 -01:20 it 25
Niuli`i
11 -014
5131111
5 -6- 01:101 -110, 113,
118, 182, 185, 189-
199
KukuipahLi- Ha`ena Corridor
11 -007
5/24/11
5 -7- 02:11; 5 -7- 03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Mdhukona
11 -005
5/18/11
5 -8 -01:09
Keawenui Easement
11 -006
5/24/11
5-8-01:21,22,23
Kaiholena
11 -011
5/31/11
NORTH KONA
7 -3 -09:04 & 22
`O`oma 11— North Kona
10 -018
*5/30/10
" cc
cc cc
10 -019
*5/31/10
" "
" "
11 -010
5130111
" "
" "
11 -015
5/31/11
7 -6 -15:23
Banyan's Beach
11 -009
5/27/11
7 -6 -16:13
State of Hawaii Road Remnant
at Hale Halewai o H61ualoa
11 -012
5131111
7 -6 -16:32
TMK (3) 7 -6- 016:032
11 -013
5131111
*Received after deadline (?f'5 28 10; to be considered frith 2011 Suggestion Fornzs
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Assessment Criteria Form
Name of Site or Project:
Location or Address:
Ahu ua`a•
District:
E]Puna ❑S. Hilo ❑N. Hilo ❑Hamakua ❑N. Kohala ❑S. Kohala
❑N. Kona ❑S. Kona ❑Ka`u
TMK:
Acreage:
Landowners
Anticipated Use:
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project:
❑ Public outdoor recreation and education,
including access to beaches and
mountains
❑ Preservation of historic or culturally
important land areas and sites
❑ Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
significance
special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Assessed By:
❑ Preservation of forests,
beaches, coastal areas, natural
beauty, and agricultural lands
❑ Protection of watershed lands
to preserve water quality and
water supply
Criteria 1
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
Final Score
Date:
SCORES
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CRITERIA SCORING: 0 = Does not meet criteria
1 = Unknown (needs more assessment /research)
2 = Somewhat (site only partially meets criteria)
3 = Meets criteria
4 = Exceeds criteria
Criteria 1: Assesses whether the land or property entitlements meets the purposes of
Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund pursuant to Chapter 2,
Article 42 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition).
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Public outdoor recreation and education, including access to beaches and mountains
➢ Provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors
of the County.
➢ Maintain the natural beauty of recreation areas.
➢ Provide a diversity of environments for active and passive pursuits.
Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites
➢ Protect, restore, and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of significant
historical and cultural importance to Hawaii.
➢ Appropriate access to significant historic sites, buildings, and objects of public
interest should be made available.
Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones
➢ Protect and conserve the natural resources from undue exploitation,
encroachment and damage.
➢ Protect and promote the prudent use of Hawai`i's unique, fragile, and significant
environmental and natural resources.
➢ Protect rare or endangered species and habitats native to Hawaii.
➢ Define the most desirable use of land within the County that achieves an
ecological balance providing residents and visitors the quality of life and an
environment in which the natural resources of the island are viable and
sustainable.
➢ Maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of the
island.
Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty, and agricultural lands
➢ Protect, preserve and enhance the quality of areas endowed with natural beauty,
including the quality of coastal scenic resources.
➢ Protect scenic vistas and view planes from becoming obstructed.
➢ Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and
enjoy natural and scenic beauty.
➢ Identify, protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of
Hawaii.
➢ Preserve the agricultural character of the island.
Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply
➢ Protect and effectively manage Hawai`i's open space, watersheds, shoreline, and
natural areas.
Total 20 Criteria 1
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Criteria 2: Assesses the level of community support, including reported urgency and
identified management /maintenance partners, based on the community input process.
Level of community support based upon additional testimony, letters of support and /or
suggestion forms received for site or project.
Identified management /maintenance partners.
Benefit to the general public.
Reported urgency.
Total 16 Criteria 2
Criteria 3: Assesses whether the land or property entitlements could be acquired using the
Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund and /or other means.
Total 12 Criteria 3
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Acquisition is feasible through the Fund and /or other means.
➢ Special opportunity for acquisition presently exists (i.e. special funding
available, landowner willing to participate in process, etc.).
➢ Partnering with other government agencies, private, or nonprofit entities to
leverage resources has been identified.
Land or property entitlements are available for acquisition.
Total 12 Criteria 3
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