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Randall M. Kurohara
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 28, 2012
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 2012
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. Technician
Alexandra Kelepolo is the glue that holds this Commission together and ensures continuity. Deputy
Corporation Counsel Amy Self provided legal guidance, and Property Manager Ken Van Bergen offers
proactive advice which greatly helps this volunteer Commission perform its duties.
A warm mahalo to our out -going commissioners, Terri Markovich and Sarah Moon for their
commitment, time, and hard work over the past five years. 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,
WILMA MATSUMURA
Chair
Hawai `i 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
2012 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 28, 2012
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 2012 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 2012 please refer to Appendix 3, Summary of 2012 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) and a report that provides funding sources
used for acquisition (see Appendix 5).
In addition, the Commission refined the 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 6). This list attests to the informed participation of community groups and
individual citizens interested in the preservation of our island's resources.
Commission Members
Wilma Matsumura, Chair, District 2, (Term: May 3, 2010 - December 31, 2014)
Steven Hirakami, Vice -Chair, District 5, (Term: March 4, 2009 - December 31, 2013)
Terri Markovich, Commissioner, District 1, (Term: April 14, 2008 - December 31, 2012)
Searle Grace, Commissioner, District 3, (Term: May 19, 2010 - December 31, 2014)
Sarah Moon, Commissioner, District 4, (Term: February 11, 2008 - December 31, 2012)
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 2012 Prioritized List is as follows:
Priority
Number Property Name with Tax Man Keys
1. `O`oma II (3) 7-3-09:04
2. Niuli`i (3) 5-2-01:20 & 25
3. Halelua (3) 5-3-07:10
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Prioritized List (continued)
Priority
Number
rd
5.
Property Name with Tax May Keys
Kaunamano, Ka`u
Mahukona
6. Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural
Corridor
7. Vacationland Land Trust/Hara
Property
8. Kukuipahu-Ha`ena Corridor
(3) 9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06;
9-5-12:01
(3) 5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
(3) 5-2-07:04; 5-3-07:22,
23, 26, 28, 32 & 33
(3) 1-4-02:22 & 51
(3) 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, 65, 89-103,
105-122
9. Waikaku`u Park — South Kona (3) 8-7-08:02, 33 & 34
10. Keawenui Easement (3) 5-8-01:09
11. Hilo Bayfront Trails (3) 2-2-53:20
12. Vacationlands/Wai`opae (3) 1-4-68:07 & 08
13. Wai`opae/Vacationlands (3) 1-4-68:33
14. *`O`oma II (3) 7-3-09:22
(*Parcel 22 was ranked separately from Parcel 4 because we felt that Parcel 4 and other
shoreline parcels around the island more strongly met the criteria compared to Parcel 22)
In developing the 2012 Prioritized List for this Annual Report, the Commission considered
properties submitted in the 2012 Suggestion Forms as well as written and public testimony related
to those submissions. The Commission decided to split `O`oma II into two priorities. Due to the
fact that parcel 4 is zoned conservation and parcel 22 is zoned industrial. 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
2006-2011 (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.
In addition it may be of interest to note that Kaiholena (Lot F), which was prioritized by the
PONC in 2007 and 2009 and resoluted for purchase by the County Council in 2008 was purchased
without County funds through an effort led by the Kohala community in partnership with a
community based non-profit. The community noted that even though PONC funds were not used,
having the parcel ranked and resoluted assisted with securing other funding.
The Commission is including an Acquisition Status Report that provides funding sources
used for acquisition (see Appendix 5).
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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
Commission meetings held in 2012 were:
January 9
Kona
July 9
Hilo
March 12
Hilo
September 10
Kona
May 14
Kona (cancelled; no quorum)
November 26
Hilo
At each of these meetings the Commission welcomed testimony from the public. Interest in
the Commissions' work is evident through increased attendance and testimony by members of the
public, landowners and other interested parties. In addition to these meetings, commissioners
presented information on the program and the application process at various community meetings.
Suggestion Form
The Suggestion Form [revised March 12, 2012] (see Appendix 7) is available to the public
by request through the County Finance Department or on-line at the web -site below:
http://records. co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/Browse.aspx?dbid= l &startid=13770
The Commission considered properties identified on these forms that were submitted by the
public when creating the 2012 Prioritized List. A total of fifteen Suggestion Forms were received
from the public between June 1, 2011 and June 29, 2012 (see Appendix 8). Two were not assessed.
One had insufficient and incomplete information and one was incomplete and received after the
dead -line. One of the submissions was separated into two priority listings.
Assessment Criteria Form
The Commission updated the Assessment Criteria Form [revised March 12, 2012] (see
Appendix 9). 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.
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Commission and Community
Recommendations and Concerns (continued)
➢ The Commission encourages the public to re -nominate properties that do not have a current
County resolution or have not been purchased.
➢ The commissioners encourage the County to fill vacancies in a timely manner.
Next Steps
➢ Continue to schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2013.
➢ Consider scheduling 2013 regional public meetings.
➢ Publicize meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re -submit suggestion
forms and participate in the process.
➢ 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, land trusts and partnerships.
➢ Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2013.
Appendices
1. Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
2. 2012 Prioritized Properties
3. Summary of 2012 Acquisitions
4. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006-2011
5. Acquisition Status Report (as of December 14, 2012)
6. Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
7. Suggestion Form (revised 3/12/2012)
8. 2012 List of Suggestion Forms Submitted by the Public
9. Assessment Criteria Form (revised 3/12/2012)
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§ 2-210
HAWAI `I 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 Hawaii County Charter or the Hawaii County Code for
the purposes of this article;
(4) Grants and private contributions intended for the purposes of this article;
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(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.
(j) No person shall, by reason of occupation alone, be barred from serving as a member of this commission.
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§ 2-215 HAWAI `I 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 2012 ACQUISITIONS
Kingman Trust Properties, North Kona District
On February 23, 2012, the County of Hawaii completed its sixth
purchase utilizing funds from the Public Access, Open Space and
Natural Resources Preservation Fund (FUND) for two parcels (Tax
Map Keys: (3) 7-7-08:20 & 31) totaling 6.0117 acres. A third
adjacent parcel, TMK: (3) 7-7-08:100 totaling .1722 acre was also
purchased by the County with another funding source as all three
parcels combined will become the new Kipapa Park.
These properties are located directly mauka of Alii Drive, Magic
Sands Beach Park (aka White Sands or Disappearing Sands Park),
La`aloa Bay Beach Park and Pahoehoe Beach Park and will
provide much needed off street parking which will open up the
coastal view plane and provide increased road and pedestrian safety in the area. Development of
amenities such as bathroom facilities, a pavilion and a comfort station with outdoor shower(s) for
beach goers at the nearby County parks is also part of the overall plan for Kipapa Park.
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Since a portion of the Great Wall of Kuakini and five previously
known burial sites belonging to the Kipapa family have been
identified, a revised Burial Treatment Plan is pending before the
Hawaii Island Burial Council. These sites will be preserved in
place and buffered before any development can occur.
With this acquisition, the County now owns a total of 955.2047
acres of land purchased with the FUND and received a total of
$4,166,750.00 in grant monies by leveraging funds with State and
Federal sources.
To ensure proper long term management and responsible
stewardship of these lands, the County will work with members of
the public, community groups and/or government agencies so that these lands are kept in open
space and preserved in perpetuity for generations to come.
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County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space &
Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Acquisition Status Report
(as of 12/11/12)
TOTAL GRANTS (PENDING)_ 1 $ 3,0719245.00
TOTAL GRANTS = 1 $ 7,2379995.00
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
North Kona
6.0117
Kingman =
7-7-08:20
Hotel
1.3017
7-7-08:31
Agricultural
4.71
Ka`u
785.164
Kawa =
9-5-16:06
Conservation
81.303
9-5-16:25
it106.380
9-5-17:05
if1
363.188
9-5-17:07
if1
234.293
TOTAL ACREAGE ACQUIRED TO DATES 1 955.2047
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
(DECEMBER 28, 2012)
PUNA Zone 1
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2010
2011
2012
x
x
1-3-01:54,74,83,84
Pahoa Steam Vents
x
Various
Hawaii Consolidated Railway
1-3-08
Pohoiki Road
(Panaewa to Ka oho)
x
1-3-08:34
Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawaii
x
Zone 2 and 1
Hawaiian Consolidated
1-3-45 & adjacent parcels
Pualena Crater
(Railroad Avenue to Kapoho)
x
x
1-4-02:22,51 & 88
Vacationlands Land Trust/Hara
Property
x
(About 250 yards up -stream
Mill Road Water Falls
1-4-02:51 & por. 88;
1-4-68:01,04-20
Kapoho-Vacationland tide pools
x
x
(Pa a`ikou)
x
x
1-4-02:52
Cape Kumukahi Regional Park
x
x
Old Railroad Way (Honomu —
1-4-03:03 & 37
Wai`ele
x
x
Pepe`ekeo)
x
x
1-4-03:19 & 20
Honolulu Landing
2-1-16:02,06
Mulier lands adjoining Kealoha
x
1-4-68:07 & 08
Vacationlands/Wai`opae
Park
x
1-4-68:33
Wai`opae/Vacationlands
x
2-2-53:20
Hilo Bayfront Trails — (Lot to
x
1-4-91
Green Lake, Green Mountain
x
connect to Waiakea Pond)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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
2012
x
Various
Hawaii Consolidated Railway
(Panaewa to Ka oho)
x
Zone 2 and 1
Hawaiian Consolidated
(Railroad Avenue to Kapoho)
x
(About 250 yards up -stream
Mill Road Water Falls
from Mill Beach)
(Pa a`ikou)
x
2-1
Old Railroad Way (Honomu —
Pepe`ekeo)
x
x
2-1-16:02,06
Mulier lands adjoining Kealoha
Park
x
2-2-53:20
Hilo Bayfront Trails — (Lot to
connect to Waiakea Pond)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 of Bill No. 06-150 approving its acquisition and
Resolution No. 544-06 prioritizing it's acquisition together
with other authorized purchases utilizing the Public Access,
Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund)
x
2-6-18:01 1 Pu`u O`o Ranch (Pi`ihonua)
1
SOUTH HILO (Zone 2)
Year Suggestion
2012 Tax Map Key (s)
Property(s)
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
x
x
3-7-01:03
Waipunalei
x
3-7-01:11
2-7-04:118
Papa`ikou Mill Beach
x
Kukuihaele Heliport
2-7-09
Onomea Bay (surrounding
Lower Cane Haul Road
(Waipi`o, Honoka`a, Homula)
x
lands)
x
Public access to Haina Landing
and Pa`auhau Landing
x
2-8-04:05
Hamakua Springs Agricultural
4-1-06:07
Keanakolu Koa Forests
x
x
Conservation Easement
x
4-2-03:03
Koholalele Landing (Pa`auilo)
x
2-9-02:80; 3-1-01:01, 02,
Hakalau Mill Site
4-3-10:02 & 08; 4-4-14:02
& 03
Botelho Ranch, SC Ranch, KK
Ranch (Pu`u Mali Palila
Mitigation Area)
x
03;3-2-02
NORTH HILO (Zone 3)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2012 Tax Map Key (s)
Property(s)
x
3-4-02:01 & 03
Maulua Gulch
x
x 3-4-02:04; 3-7-01:11
Maulua Gulch
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
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
2012
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 (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)
2
HAlVlAKUA (Gone 4
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Tax Map Key(s) Property(s)
x 4-8-04:06 Waipi`o Lookout Point
x x 4-8-07:15 Kukuihaele (Old Quarry and
NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key (s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
Camp 5 between Kohala High
& Hawi Makai to the ocean
x
Ha`ena Point, North Kohala
x
Halawa (Coastal Makai)
x
Hapu Point, North Kohala
x
Various
Hawaii Railway Company
(Mahukona to U olu 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 Ke6kea Park)
x
5-2-01:14 & 16
Kupalaha Heiau (adjacent to
Keokea 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
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
Ba
x
5-3-07:10
Halelua
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
3
NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
5-5-07:37
H6`ea Flat, North Kohala
x
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
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
x
5-7-01:20
Lapakahi State Historical Park
Area (Gordy property)
x
x
x
x
x
x
5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01, 02,
03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Mahukona Historical Area
(Kamano, Kou, Hihiu, Kamoa)
x
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) mil
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
Haleino Heiau, South Kohala
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
6-4-01:60
Homestead Road Trail (South
Kohala)
x
6-4-02:137
White Road Trail
x
6-5 and 6-6
Waimea Trails & Greenways
x
6-5-01:20
Mku`ula Battleground
X
6-5-01:20
Waimea Pu`u
x
6-6-01
Puak6-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
E,
NORTH KONA (Zone 7)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
x
Judd Trail (Ali`i Dr. to
Mamalahoa Hwy.)
x
Kapalaoa coast at border of
North Kona & South Kohala
x
8-2-15:01; 8-2-02:01
Wai`aha/Honl's
x
8-3; 8-4
Wungs Ranch
x
x
Various
West Hawaii Railway
(Lanihau to Kalukalu)
x
Various
Alii Drive
x
7-1-02
Kiholo Bay
x
7-1-03:10
Waikoloa South
x
7-2
Hualalai Summit
x
7-2-03 & 7-2-04:04 & 14
Puhi a Pele
x
7-2-04
Makalawena
x
7-2-05
Mahai`ula to Hualalai
x
x
x
x
x
x
7-3-09:04 & 22
`O`oma II
x
7-4-20
Kealakehe Regional Park
x
7-5
Kona and Ka`u Railway/West
Hawaii Railroad (Hualalai
Road-Kuakini Hwy. - Ono`uli)
x
x
7-5-20:22, 24, 28, 34
Puapua`a
x
7-6-15:23
Banyan's Beach
x
7-6-16:13
State of Hawaii Road
Remnant at Hale Halewai o
H6lualoa
x
x
7-6-16:32
H6lualoa Beach
x
7-7-04:12, 51, 52, 54
Kamoa Point
x
7-7-08:20,31, 100
Lucile P. Kingman Trust
x
7-8-01:por. 03
Pu`u Lehua Ranch sandalwood
forest
x
7-8-13
Ke`eku Heiau
SOUTH KONA (Zone 8)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
Kaule oli
x
Keopuka
x
8-2-15:01; 8-2-02:01
Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook's
Landing, Captain Cook
x
8-3; 8-4
H6naunau & 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
SOUTH KONA (Zone 8)
Year Suggestion
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
Below Hawaiian Ranchos
Subdivision
Multiple beaches below
Ocean View, Hawaii 96737
x
8-7-12:01 & 03; 8-7-01:06
North American Properties
Punalu`u to Manuka Bay
x
(Ka`apana, Olelo Moana,
9-1; 9-2; 9-3; 9-4; 9-5
coastal lands
Ka`u Coast
X
Ka` ohe)
9-2-01:01
P6hue Beach
x
8-7-08:02, 33 & 34
Waikaku`u Park — South Kona
x
9-2-01:72
Paradise of South Kona, LLC
8-8-01
South Kona Forest Reserve
x
9-2-01:75
Kahuku Coastal Property
x
(Yee Hop)
KA`U (Zone 9)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
x
Below Hawaiian Ranchos
Subdivision
Multiple beaches below
Ocean View, Hawaii 96737
x
Punalu`u to Manuka Bay
x
9-1; 9-2; 9-3; 9-4; 9-5
coastal lands
Ka`u Coast
X
9-2-01:01
P6hue 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
P6hue 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
9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06; 9-5-
12:01
Kaunamano, Ka`u
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)
x I N/A I Hawaiian Kingdom
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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:
� 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 3112/12) Page 1 of 2
1) How would the general public benefit from this proposed acquisition or project?
2) Describe any significant historic, cultural or natural resources on the property.
3) Describe level of urgency (i.e. is property currently on the market/for how long, has an active
re-zoning/subdivision application been filed, high public use, etc.)
4) Describe any special opportunities for acquisition that presently exist (i.e. special funding available,
landowner willing to participate in process, etc.)
5) Has partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to leverage resources
been identified? [—]No ❑Unknown ❑Yes If yes, please describe.
6) Do you know if the property or property entitlements (i.e. public access easements, agricultural
easements, etc.) are available for acquisition? [:]No ❑Yes
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone/Fax:
E-mail:
Please send completed forms to: Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Commission
c/o 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
E-mail: akelepolo@hawaiicognty.gov
For further information contact: Alexandra Kelepolo at (808) 961-8069
E-mail: akelepolo@hawaiicount og_v
For online information go to: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?dbid=l&startid=13770
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR ARE DUE ON OR BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF JUNE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Attachments: ❑ A ❑ B ❑ C ❑ D ❑ E ❑ Other
(Revised 3/12/12) Page 2 of 2
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
2012 LIST OF SUGGESTION FORMS
SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
PONC
Communication
No.
Date
Received
PUNA
1-4-02:22 & 51
(parcel 88 dropped)
Vacationlands Trust/Hara
Property
12-012
5/30/12
1-4-68:07 & 08
Vacationlands/Wai`opae
12-011
5/30/12
1-4-68:33
Wai`o ae/Vacationlands
12-010
5/30/12
SOUTH HILO
2-2-53:20
Hilo Bayfront Trails
12-007
5/29/12
NORTH HILO
3-4-02:04 & 3-7-01:11
Maulua Gulch
12-022
*6/30/12
NORTH KOHALA
5-2-01:20 & 25
Niuli`i
12-018
6/28/12
5-2-07:04; 5-3-07:22,
23, 26, 28, 32 & 33
Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural
Corridor
12-016
6/25/12
5-3-07:10
Halelua
12-020
6/29/12
5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, 65, 89-103,
105-122
Kukuipahu-Ha`ena Corridor
12-014
6/25/12
5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Mdhukona
12-015
6/25/12
5-8-01:09
Keawenui Easement
12-013
6/25/12
NORTH KONA
7-3-09:04 & 22
`O`oma II — North Kona
12-019
6/29/12
SOUTH KONA
8-7-08:02, 33 & 34
Waikaku`u Park — South Kona
12-009
5/29/12
KA`U
9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06;
9-5-12:01
Kaunamano, Ka`u
12-021
6/29/12
*Received after deadline of 6/29/12 and incomplete; will not be assessed.
N/A I *Hawaiian Kingdom 1 12-008 5/29/12
*Insufficient and incomplete information; will not be assessed.
COUNTY OF HAWAII
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Assessment Criteria Form
Name of Site or Project:
Location or Address:
Ahupua`a:
District:
❑Puna ❑S. Hilo ❑N. Hilo ❑Hamakua E]N. Kohala ❑S. Kohala
❑N. Kona ❑S. Kona ❑Ka`u
TMK• Acreage:
Landowner(s):
Anticipated Use:
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project:
❑ Public outdoor recreation and education, ❑ Preservation of forests,
including access to beaches and beaches, coastal areas, natural
mountains beauty, and agricultural lands
❑ Preservation of historic or culturally ❑ Protection of watershed lands
important land areas and sites to preserve water quality and
water supply
❑ Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
Significance
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Criteria 1
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
Final Score
Assessed By:
Date:
SCORES
(Revised 3/12/12) Page I of 3
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).
(Revised 3/12/12) Page 2 of 3
A. 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.
B. 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 could be made available.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
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.
A. Level of community support based upon additional testimony, letters of support
and/or suggestion forms received for property.
B. Identified management/maintenance partners.
C. Benefit to the general public.
D. 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
(Revised 3/12/12) Page 3 of 3
A. 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.).
B. Partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to
leverage resources has been identified.
C. Property or property entitlements are available for acquisition.
Total 12 Criteria 3
(Revised 3/12/12) Page 3 of 3