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There are about 60,000 visitors that use this area annually and only 17 parking stalls. Acquisition <br />would open up public access and habitat preservation within the MLCD along with the native lowland <br />wet forest, virtually one of the few remaining pockets. In addition a small pocket of Amakihi has <br />been sighted and documented along with the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. There is an urgency to <br />have this area managed and preserved by organizations like MOP to also protect the burial sites and <br />address the watershed since pollutants going into the ocean are a huge issue. She has been talking to <br />Council Member Illagan to have a resolution prepared for acquisition of this property. <br /> <br />confusion due to the subdivision/consolidation. Tletters may be <br />in-correct but the suggestion form should have the right information. <br /> <br />Mr. Hirakami asked how far along for the Vacationland lots conversion from cesspool to septic. Ms. <br />Simsarian replied that only the houses closest to the water have cesspool. Mr. Tom Knott added that <br />conversion only happens when the property is sold. If anyone applies for a new water meter i <br />required that they meet the current standards and convert. <br /> <br />or if they want County water. <br /> <br />MARK CLAWSON <br /> <br />Mr. Mark Clawson spoke in support of the Vacationland Land Trust and the uniqueness of this <br />property both terrestrially and aquatically. This area is a relatively intact wet low-land forest <br />environment, an eco-system which is becoming increasingly rare supporting communities of plants and <br />animals found nowhere else. Aquatically, tide-pools in shallow water, rich in coral and marine life; <br />under assault on a daily basis by invasive species which is taking its toll. <br /> <br />Mr. Hirakami asked about the approximate percentage of lowland forest; <br />lava flow. older <br /> <br /> <br />JANET BRITT <br /> <br />Ms. Janet Britt is representing the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) and has submitted two projects <br />to the Commission for consideration. They are for Grassman Macadamia Nut Farm (GMNF) and <br />Honolulu Coffee Company <br />been discussion among the Commission regarding conservation easements but to date there has not yet <br />been an easement purchased. <br /> <br />Thlehu and the landowner is committed to purchase <br />conservation easement. The easement was appraised for 400,000.00 and they have raised 300,000.00 <br />so they need 100,000.00 to complete. The HCC easement located in the South Kona district, already <br />surrounded by an 11,000 acre Kealakekua conservation easement was appraised for 1,230,000.00 and <br />they have 922,500.00 committed and need 307,500.00 to close. <br /> <br />- 2 - <br /> <br />