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Hermann Fernandez said that the Land Use and Permit report <br />Growth Management: <br />did not change for this month. He reported that the Harrison variance was approved. <br />Hermann also noted that he needs the Land Use report earlier than he received it this <br />month. Hermann said his subcommittee reviewed his draft Important Agricultural Lands <br />(IAL) recommendation letter and did not suggest any changes, other than he noted that <br />there were some diverse opinions on IAL among the subcommittee members. <br />Hermann also reported that University of Hawai‘i Tropical Agriculture Department was <br />sending out questionnaires to large landowners on protecting IAL in Hawai‘i, and that it <br />was a 10-page survey, and that he hopes that it will help designate IAL. <br /> <br />There was discussion by the AC members on what would be the downside of having <br />IAL and large tracts of land for farming and that it is not a necessity to protect farming. <br />An example was given of large scale farming and the use of pesticides. <br />Other members noted that large scale agriculture complexes in North Kohala are <br />needed. <br /> <br /> Joe Carvalho said that nothing is happening at Hapu’u-Kapanai’a. He <br />Public Access: <br />said that the Kauhola lighthouse is just about purchased and that they still need about <br />$51,000. Joe asked Margaret Wille to provide an update on the Pahoa trail. Margaret <br />said that she walked the trail to see where the public access should be and also what <br />works for the client who owns the property. She noted that the house is in foreclosure <br />and that there is a title company involved. Margaret said that the public access goes <br />through a wall. Margaret said that she is trying to redesign the subdivision lines and put <br />the public access where it logically should go. Joe Carvalho said that they are looking at <br />the first cut of the trail. Margaret said it makes sense to go up to the first gate nearest <br />the ocean and to guide people to the easier trail. Toni Withington said that there is a <br />lateral and mauka-makai access. <br /> <br />Joe Carvalho continued his report by providing an update on the new parking lot at <br />Upolu Airport; he said it is a long range plan and it depends on who buys the property. <br />Joe said regarding the grant of easement documents that they will work with GIS <br />mapping from the Park Service to identify trails. <br /> <br />Stephanie Naihe Laxton said in regards to the Kauhola Lighthouse, she is waiting for <br />Dave of the Trust for Public Lands (TPL) for the dignitaries for the celebration that is <br />being planned by Malama Kai. She expects the closing of the purchase to occur in <br />June. Stephanie said that she asked the TPL what are the rights of the roads and it was <br />determined “no vehicular access” – “pedestrian access only”. Stephanie also requested <br />that if the subcommittee is doing GIS mapping of trails to send a letter requesting <br />permission to gain access on the Lighthouse property. <br /> <br /> John Winter reported on the painting work that was being performed <br />Infrastructure A: <br />at Kapaa Beach Park. He said that the pavilion has been scraped clean, refurbished <br />and painted, and has plumbing. John said that the work was done by the Veterans, <br />Lions Club and a few other volunteers. Giovanna Gherardi said that Mahukona needs a <br />lot of work and that Linda is spearheading the efforts to restore that beach park and will <br />see how the Department of Parks and Recreation can help. She said that Toni <br />Withington was helpful in coordinating a meeting regarding the feral cat issue and <br /> 3 <br /> <br />