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REPORTS <br />1. NKCDP AC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> <br />a. Growth Management: Hermann Fernandez reported that Norman Piianaia came to <br />the subcommittee meeting to discuss a proposal to submit an application for a <br />Special Permit for a 10 acre site to erect buildings to house 30 children for one week <br />at a time. The proposal would include a certified kitchen and a certified imu onsite. <br />The program would also include taking the children for hikes to the mountains and to <br />the sea, and teaching of traditional Hawaiian values. Hermann said that Mr. Piianaia <br />has looked at yurts as an example of structures to consider for the site. Hermann <br />said that the subcommittee recommended hale’s. Hermann said that Mr. Piianaia is <br />doing outreach to avoid conflict and mitigate concerns. Hermann said that he also <br />amended the draft Growth Management Procedures for further review at the next AC <br />meeting. Hermann discussed a proposed subdivision in Kohala Estates and said <br />that he will review a variance application at the next meeting. <br />b. Public Access: Joe Carvalho reported on the following sites: Hapuu – heiau was <br />cleaned up; Kauhola Lighthouse – a Trust for Public Lands meeting was held in April <br />on the management plan; Pahoa Beach – Joe noted access issues; Upolu airport <br />restoration – there is an ongoing project to plant naupaka; Coast Guard road – <br />nothing to report; Puakea Bay Ranch – efforts underway to move the trail if erosion <br />along the cliff; Kaiholena – public purchase closing by end of May; Ranch at Puakea <br />– need to negotiate location of trail; and grant of easements – maps being updated <br />for the subcommittee. <br />. <br />c. Parks and Water Improvement – John Winter gave the report and said there was a <br />meeting about complaints on water delivery, however, there was not enough demand <br />to pursue a rural community water association. John said there will be a meeting <br />scheduled regarding the parking at Pololu look-out. <br />d. Affordable Housing – Collin Kaholo reported that one of the properties that was <br />being looked at for affordable housing is being priced at full market price and now <br />that site is no longer being considered. Collin further reported that the site near the <br />Kahei subdivision is also no longer being considered and that there is interest in the <br />property by a charter school. Collin said that the subcommittee has the ability to put <br />people together towards working on projects, and that he has talked to the Habitat for <br />Humanity and Catholic Charities groups. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED: <br />PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION (15 <br />minutes) – Two members of the Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources <br />Preservation Commission (PONC) shall provide the Action Committee with a brief <br />presentation about the Commission. Gail Byrne Baber a member of the PONC, <br />gave a brief presentation to the AC Members about the PONC and said that it is <br />advisory to the Mayor on the 2% fund for purchase of parcels. Ms. Baber described <br />the process to nominate the land and said the commission prioritizes the nominations <br />for that year and lists the previous years. Ms. Baber said that North Kohala has been <br />2 <br /> <br />