02-04-2015 Public Access subcommittee meeting notes

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Kohala Shoreline, LLC  Kohala Shoreline LLC Site Visit Summary, January 31, 2015 On last Saturday, Greg Mooers and Bob Rechtman escorted about 15 of us through the Kohala Shoreline development property. So far, Greg and Bob have done a much better job of protection than next door at Kohala Kai. o The project will be applying for a new SMA permit, and as of now, will request rezoning from RS-15 to RA-3a (3 acre minimum). The 9 lot map we were shown is conceptual and, per Mr. Mooers, subject to change prior to o submitting to the Planning Department. There already is an existing recorded lateral shoreline easement, 6’ wide. It moves inland if shoreline erosion occurs. o They plan to propose a 100’ ocean setback instead of the standard 40’ setback. They plan to allow lateral public access on the Ala Loa / Jeep Road. In one location the jeep road bisects a large walled enclosure that contains several burials. There is a question of where to reroute the jeep trail to avoid this site. o There have been three mauka – makai trail segments identified By Mr. Rechtman. Attendees suggested that at least one of the mauka Makai trails be used for public access. Mr. o Rechtman did not commit to recommending that the trail segments be preserved. The archeological survey is still being worked on and State Historic Preservation Division has yet to review and approve. Two highway driveways are proposed. Toni noted that there will be 5 driveways in less than a mile. o  The Department of Transportation already had concerns over the three driveways at Kohala Kai. No deceleration / acceleration lanes are proposed, as were required for Kohala Ranch across the highway. Jojo brought up this concern o It was not clear to me that Mauka - Makai public access or public parking were going to be proposed. Mr. Moores did say that there is an existing public access at the Kawaihae end of the o development (the Kohala Kai access) and State land at the Hawi end of the development. Per Toni, they did not did not submit to OEQC this month. When they do, we have 30 days to get our comments to the County. o Kohala Kai  The county & Ala Kahakai is still working on conservation easement. Access Group Interfacing with the Action Committee and the County  NSTR. New Items  Kohala Waterfront There is a house that is built on a trail. The community and government agencies are working on correcting this trail around the o house This lateral trail has been heavily used by the community o Pu'u Ulaula (Red Hill) Ala Kaha Kai has done a successful workshop in this area on reconizing trails. o Ala Kaha Kai is working with the state on a ROE (right of entry) in this area for trails & trash o removal. Next meeting  March 4, 2015; 4:30pm at Old Courthouse Page | 2